College sports have experienced significant changes following the introduction of the transfer portal and NIL. South Carolina's women's soccer and softball teams have used the NCAA transfer portal to their advantage, acquiring talent and adding depth to squads.
The South Carolina softball team earned two victories on Wednesday afternoon, outscoring Charleston Southern 16-2 on its way to a midweek doubleheader sweep. The first game featured dominant pitching while the Gamecock offense excelled in game two.
The South Carolina softball team swept No. 23 Texas A&M in a three-game SEC series that included two shutout wins for the Gamecocks. It was the Gamecocks first SEC sweep since 2018 and brought the team one game away from .500 in conference.
South Carolina's softball team features three fifth-year seniors on its roster, and all three of them have their own reasons for returning to the Gamecocks for one more year. For the trio, the additional year granted by the suspended 2020 season meant a chance to continue their education and revisit unfinished business.
The Gamecock softball team overcame a painful midweek loss to upset the No. 11 Florida Gators in a three-game series. South Carolina used a hard comeback in game one and shutdown pitching in the finale to claim its first SEC series of the season.
The Gamecocks softball team's bats fell silent as the Gamecocks were run-ruled in a five-inning loss to Clemson. After an all-around struggle in the circle, South Carolina is looking to rebound heading back into SEC play.
The Gamecock softball team returned to winning ways in a dominant win over Presbyterian. A strong second inning, and late sacrifice flies allowed the Gamecocks to take the victory in six innings.
South Carolina softball lost its SEC opening series to No. 14 LSU, but standout performances from freshman pitcher Jori Heard and sophomore outfielder Marissa Gonzalez helped the Gamecocks threaten the Tigers.
Head coach Beverly Smith earns her 400th career win as the Gamecocks split its midweek series against Stetson and North Carolina. South Carolina lost its 14-game winning streak against Stetson but started a new one with the UNC win.
South Carolina's softball team sweeps the remaining three games against George Washington, Western Kentucky and Campbell in the Carolina Classic, extending its winning streak to eight games.
The Gamecock softball team continued its winning ways with two victories to open the Carolina Classic that started on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Gamecocks used strong innings in each game to take a pair of victories while exploring options in the circle.
The South Carolina softball team earned its first shutout of the season in its home opener against the College of Charleston Cougars Wednesday night. Junior outfielders Aaliyah White and Riley Blampied led the way for the Gamecocks with two hits each.
The South Carolina softball team suffered a blowout loss in its season opener against Charlotte, losing to the 49ers by run rule. However, the Gamecocks rebounded to win its last two games at the Charlotte Invitational before rain ended the weekend early.
The South Carolina softball team is looking to make the postseason for the first time since 2019, with a group of experienced veterans, incoming transfers and a new addition to the team's coaching staff.
The Gamecocks continued their positive start to the preseason by earning two more victories over USC Aiken and Georgia Southern on Sunday.
Several Gamecock sports teams will welcome a wide array of incoming transfers ahead of their respective seasons this year.
The South Carolina softball program reflects on the impact of Title IX on the law's 50th anniversary.
