Junior middle Ava Leahy and sophomore right side Elise Marchal chest bump as they celebrate their point in game against the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at Carolina Volleyball Center. Marchal was named the 2024 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year.
The South Carolina women's volleyball team celebrate its win in game against the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The South Carolina volleyball team took down its first ranked opponent 3-2.
Freshman outside hitter Victoria Hill goes to block in a game against the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. In addition to volleyball, Hill competed on the track and field team at Trinity Prep.
Junior outside hitter Nia Hall goes for a hit in game aganist University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Hall previously spent two seasons at Cleveland State.
Senior outside hitter Alayna Johnson sets up her serve during the game aganist the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2024, at the Carolina Volleyball Center.
Junior outfielder Arianna Rodi throws ball to sophomore infielder Karley Shelton for an out in the game against Ole Miss at Beckham Field on April 4, 2025. Shelton graduated a year early from Lexington High School to play for South Carolina.
The South Carolina Gamecocks huddle up to discuss how they plan to move forward in the game against Ole Miss at Beckham Field on April 4, 2025. Ashley Chastain Woodard, a former Gamecock student athlete and graduate assistant, was named the University of South Carolina’s 11th head softball coach on June 11, 2024.
Junior infielder Arianna Rodi, senior outfielder Emily Vinson and freshman pitcher Olivia Kotowski are pictured standing for the national anthem. This is the first game in South Carolina’s three-game series against Ole Miss.
Senior outfielder Kennedy Jones bats during a game against Tennessee at Founders Park on March 28, 2025. In his junior year, Jones drove in three runs and homered in a win over Belmont on Feb. 25, 2024.
Head coach Paul Mainieri and several of the South Carolina Gamecocks huddle up to discuss their plan going forward in their game against Tennessee at Founders Park on March 28, 2025. Mainieri took over the coaching position on June 11, 2024.