Junior edge Dylan Stewart celebrates after forcing Old Dominion to fumble the ball in the fourth quarter of the teams' matchup on Aug. 31, 2024. Stewart recorded four total tackles, 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in his first game for the Gamecocks.
FILE – The scoreboard at Williams Brice Stadium shows the South Carolina logo from the field before South Carolina’s game on Aug. 31, 2024. Stephon Gilmore, a former Gamecock defensive back, announced he is retiring from the NFL.
FILE — Sophomore infielder Beau Hollins prepares to receive a pick-off throw at first base during South Carolina’s game against Tennessee on March 30, 2025, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 7-2 and lost the series 3-0.
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis takes notes during a board of trustees meeting on March 18, 2024. Amiridis is serving as the university’s 30th president.
FILE — A Carolina Band member plays their instrument during the Carolina Kickoff event on Greene Street on Aug. 30, 2024. The band played a variety of songs from its typical game-day lineup to prepare students for the first home football game of the season.
FILE — Freshman forward Hayden Assemian attempts to stop the ball during the game against Virginia Tech on Dec. 2, 2025. Assemian scored 2 points.
FILE — A view of Founders Park during a game between South Carolina and Sacred Heart University on Feb. 15, 2025. Former Gamecock pitcher Jordan Montgomery signed to play for the Texas Rangers in a one-year contract.
Freshman forward Hayden Assemian (right) defends a Virginia Tech player during South Carolina's game on Dec. 2, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks lost to the Hokies 86-83.
Freshman forward Hayden Assemian looks toward a teammate during South Carolina's game against Virginia Tech on Dec. 2, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. Assemian has played in seven games for the Gamecocks this season, starting in four.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson attempts to dunk the basketball in front of a Virgina Tech defender on Dec. 2, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. Johnson scored 18 points in the Gamecocks' 86-83 loss to the Hokies.