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John Carpenter


FILE — Senior guard Ta'Niya Latson holds the ball during the Gamecocks’ matchup with Vanderbilt at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 25. She looks for room to move while defenders close in around her.

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FILE — Senior guard Ta'Niya Latson holds the ball during the Gamecocks’ matchup with Vanderbilt at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 25. She looks for room to move while defenders close in around her.

FILE — Junior defensive back Jalon Kilgore celebrates after breaking up a pass in South Carolina's game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Kilgore is one of the four Gamecock football players invited to the 2026 NFL scouting Combine.

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FILE — Junior defensive back Jalon Kilgore celebrates after breaking up a pass in South Carolina's game against Clemson on Nov. 29, 2025, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Kilgore is one of the four Gamecock football players invited to the 2026 NFL scouting Combine.

Junior infielder Karley Shelton celebrates with her teammates during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. The team gathers at home plate after a home run that brings in multiple runs.

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Junior infielder Karley Shelton celebrates with her teammates during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. The team gathers at home plate after a home run that brings in multiple runs.

Senior infielder Arianna Rodi high-fives a coach after scoring during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. She crosses home plate in the Gamecocks’ 18–0 win.

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Senior infielder Arianna Rodi high-fives a coach after scoring during South Carolina's game against Winthrop on Feb. 8, 2026, at Carolina Softball Stadium. She crosses home plate in the Gamecocks’ 18–0 win.

FILE — Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards holds the ball during the Gamecocks’ matchup with Vanderbilt at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 25. She looks for an open teammate as a defender steps in front of her.

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FILE — Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards holds the ball during the Gamecocks’ matchup with Vanderbilt at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 25. She looks for an open teammate as a defender steps in front of her.

First-year biochemistry and molecular biology student Ryan Ezekiel prepares to throw a snowball outside Campus Village during snowfall on Jan. 31, 2026. Students took advantage of the rare winter weather to gather and play in the snow across campus.

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First-year biochemistry and molecular biology student Ryan Ezekiel prepares to throw a snowball outside Campus Village during snowfall on Jan. 31, 2026. Students took advantage of the rare winter weather to gather and play in the snow across campus.

A USC student walks down the steep hill at Athletics Village during snowfall on Jan. 31, 2026. The hill became a popular sledding spot as students used household items, including trash can lids and trash bags, to slide down the slope.

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A USC student walks down the steep hill at Athletics Village during snowfall on Jan. 31, 2026. The hill became a popular sledding spot as students used household items, including trash can lids and trash bags, to slide down the slope.

USC students slide down the hill at Athletics Village during snowfall on Jan. 31, 2026. The slope became a popular sledding spot as students used improvised sleds, including dumpster lids, to take advantage of the rare snow.

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USC students slide down the hill at Athletics Village during snowfall on Jan. 31, 2026. The slope became a popular sledding spot as students used improvised sleds, including dumpster lids, to take advantage of the rare snow.

FILE — Junior guard Tessa Johnson dribbles the ball during the Gamecocks’ matchup with Vanderbilt at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 25. She moves past a defender as she heads toward the basket.

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FILE — Junior guard Tessa Johnson dribbles the ball during the Gamecocks’ matchup with Vanderbilt at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 25. She moves past a defender as she heads toward the basket.

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