The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock beach volleyball's season comes to an end

Gamecock beach volleyball hosted the Palmetto Invitational tournament during "Big Gamecock Weekend" on April 14-16. The team competed against Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Florida Gulf Coast University and Jacksonville University. The Gamecocks defeated College of Charleston 4-1, Jacksonville 5 -0, Coastal Carolina 3-2 and FGCU 3-2. 

Senior Peyton Gray and junior Lizzie Thompson share an emotional hug on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. The match was both Thompson's and Gray's last with the Gamecocks.  
Senior Peyton Gray and junior Lizzie Thompson share an emotional hug on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. The match was both Thompson's and Gray's last with the Gamecocks.  
Senior Kaeli Crews awaits a serve on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. In 2022, Crews posted an overall record of 24-8.   
Senior Kaeli Crews awaits a serve on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. In 2022, Crews posted an overall record of 24-8.   
Graduate student Allison Coens and sophomore Lauren Wilcock share a high five after scoring on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. Wilcock was on the 2022 CCSA All-Freshman Team.   
Graduate student Allison Coens and sophomore Lauren Wilcock share a high five after scoring on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. Wilcock was on the 2022 CCSA All-Freshman Team.   
Senior Hailey Cabeceiras dives on the ground with her teammate freshman Presley Wright on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. In 2022, Cabeceiras posted an overall record of 6-4.   
Senior Hailey Cabeceiras dives on the ground with her teammate freshman Presley Wright on April 15, 2023, at Wheeler Beach. In 2022, Cabeceiras posted an overall record of 6-4.   
Freshman Jolie Cranford lunges for the ball in her match-up against Coastal Carolina on April 14, 2023. Cranford and teammate sophomore Kennedy Westendorff were able to score another point for the Gamecocks.
Freshman Jolie Cranford lunges for the ball in her match-up against Coastal Carolina on April 14, 2023. Cranford and teammate sophomore Kennedy Westendorff were able to score another point for the Gamecocks.
Junior Lizzie Thompson sets the ball to serve to Coast Carolina on April 14, 2023. Thompson and senior Peyton Gray won their match in two sets, contributing to an overall 3-2 win for the Gamecocks.   
Junior Lizzie Thompson sets the ball to serve to Coast Carolina on April 14, 2023. Thompson and senior Peyton Gray won their match in two sets, contributing to an overall 3-2 win for the Gamecocks.   
Senior Skylar Allen makes a successful block hit into Coastal Carolina’s net. Allen and graduate student Simone Priebe won their match in two sets, 21-18 and 22-20, on April 14, 2023.   
Senior Skylar Allen makes a successful block hit into Coastal Carolina’s net. Allen and graduate student Simone Priebe won their match in two sets, 21-18 and 22-20, on April 14, 2023.   
Freshman Morgan Downs dives for the ball while freshman VB Trost prepares to set the next hit against Coastal Carolina. The Gamecocks took home the 3-2 win on April 14, 2023.   
Freshman Morgan Downs dives for the ball while freshman VB Trost prepares to set the next hit against Coastal Carolina. The Gamecocks took home the 3-2 win on April 14, 2023.   
Freshman Morgan Downs strikes the ball while Coastal Carolina players try to block the point. With little success in doing so, Downs and freshman VB Trost were unstoppable, winning their match in two sets, 21-15 and 21-16, on April 14, 2023.   
Freshman Morgan Downs strikes the ball while Coastal Carolina players try to block the point. With little success in doing so, Downs and freshman VB Trost were unstoppable, winning their match in two sets, 21-15 and 21-16, on April 14, 2023.