The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock Volleyball claims victory over Stetson, loss against Wake Forest

The Gamecock Volleyball team played Stetson and Wake Forest this week, winning against Stetson 3-1 on Sept. 8, 2024 but losing against Wake Forest 1-3 on Sept. 15, 2024. The loss against Wake Forest ends a seven-game winning streak, bringing the team's overall record to 7-2. Next, the Gamecocks will play East Carolina at home on Sept. 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Graduate outside hitter Riley Whitesides and graduate middle blocker Ellie Ruprich attempt to block the volleyball during the Gamecock’s matchup against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. Ruprich totaled two blocks for the Gamecocks during the 3-1 victory over Stetson.
Graduate outside hitter Riley Whitesides and graduate middle blocker Ellie Ruprich attempt to block the volleyball during the Gamecock’s matchup against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. Ruprich totaled two blocks for the Gamecocks during the 3-1 victory over Stetson.
Graduate student Riley Whitesides cheers in celebration after the Gamecocks won the longest rally of the team's match against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. Whitesides totaled 18 kills for the Gamecocks during the team's 3-1 victory over Stetson.
Graduate student Riley Whitesides cheers in celebration after the Gamecocks won the longest rally of the team's match against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. Whitesides totaled 18 kills for the Gamecocks during the team's 3-1 victory over Stetson.
Junior outside hitter Jolie Cranford serves the ball while junior outside hitter Alayna Johnson gets ready as the round begins. Gamecock Volleyball played Wake Forest on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
Junior outside hitter Jolie Cranford serves the ball while junior outside hitter Alayna Johnson gets ready as the round begins. Gamecock Volleyball played Wake Forest on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
The Gamecocks celebrate in a huddle after a successful point during the team's matchup against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. South Carolina’s 3-1 victory over Stetson marked the team’s sixth match victory this season.
The Gamecocks celebrate in a huddle after a successful point during the team's matchup against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. South Carolina’s 3-1 victory over Stetson marked the team’s sixth match victory this season.
Junior outside hitter Alayna Johnson gets ready to serve the ball against Wake Forest. Gamecock Volleyball played Wake Forest on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
Junior outside hitter Alayna Johnson gets ready to serve the ball against Wake Forest. Gamecock Volleyball played Wake Forest on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
Graduate outside hitter Riley Whitesides bumps the ball against Wake Forest. Gamecock Volleyball played Wake Forest on Sept. 15 at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
Graduate outside hitter Riley Whitesides bumps the ball against Wake Forest. Gamecock Volleyball played Wake Forest on Sept. 15 at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
The Gamecocks celebrate a successful point while the Hatters regroup and help their teammates off the floor during the Gamecocks' matchup against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. South Carolina’s 3-1 victory over Stetson marked the team’s sixth match victory this season.
The Gamecocks celebrate a successful point while the Hatters regroup and help their teammates off the floor during the Gamecocks' matchup against the Hatters at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Sept. 13, 2024. South Carolina’s 3-1 victory over Stetson marked the team’s sixth match victory this season.