The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Volleyball defeats Temple 3-0 in packed home opener

The University of South Carolina volleyball team defeated the Temple Owls 3-0 on Sept. 6, 2024 at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The team's home opener was played in front of a packed crow and ended quickly after 3 sets and a total of 75 points from South Carolina. The Gamecocks will face the North Carolina Tar Heels at home on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides jumps to spike the ball in a game against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks played the Owls in the home opener for the 2024 season.
Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides jumps to spike the ball in a game against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks played the Owls in the home opener for the 2024 season.
Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides celebrates after the Gamecocks earned a point against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. Whitesides tallied three service aces and 18 points in the team’s 3-0 win over the Owls.
Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides celebrates after the Gamecocks earned a point against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. Whitesides tallied three service aces and 18 points in the team’s 3-0 win over the Owls.
Graduate student middle blocker Ellie Ruprich waves to fans when she enters the Carolina Volleyball Center before a match on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks hosted the Temple Owls for the team’s first home match of the season.
Graduate student middle blocker Ellie Ruprich waves to fans when she enters the Carolina Volleyball Center before a match on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks hosted the Temple Owls for the team’s first home match of the season.
Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides tips the ball over the net in South Carolina’s home opener on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Temple Owls 3-0, with Whitesides earning 18 of the match’s 75 points.
Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides tips the ball over the net in South Carolina’s home opener on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Temple Owls 3-0, with Whitesides earning 18 of the match’s 75 points.
Graduate student middle blocker Ellie Ruprich jumps to spike a ball against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024 at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Ruprich played three sets for the Gamecocks, contributing four total blocks and scoring 3.5 points.
Graduate student middle blocker Ellie Ruprich jumps to spike a ball against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024 at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Ruprich played three sets for the Gamecocks, contributing four total blocks and scoring 3.5 points.
From left to right, junior setter Kimmie Thompson, graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides, redshirt sophomore middle blocker Anna Wilson, and junior outside hitter Brooke Doherty smile and celebrate after winning a match against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Owls 3-0 in the team’s home opener for the 2024 season.
From left to right, junior setter Kimmie Thompson, graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides, redshirt sophomore middle blocker Anna Wilson, and junior outside hitter Brooke Doherty smile and celebrate after winning a match against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Owls 3-0 in the team’s home opener for the 2024 season.
Sophomore defensive specialist Elizabeth McElveen lunges to bump a ball during a game against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. McElveen played three sets for the Gamecocks, scoring 2 points.
Sophomore defensive specialist Elizabeth McElveen lunges to bump a ball during a game against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. McElveen played three sets for the Gamecocks, scoring 2 points.
Junior outside hitter Alayna Johnson serves the ball during South Carolina’s home opener against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Owls 3-0.
Junior outside hitter Alayna Johnson serves the ball during South Carolina’s home opener against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Owls 3-0.
Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides spikes the ball during a match against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. Whitesides played three sets for the Gamecocks, recording 15 kills, 33 attacks and 18 points.
Graduate student outside hitter Riley Whitesides spikes the ball during a match against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. Whitesides played three sets for the Gamecocks, recording 15 kills, 33 attacks and 18 points.
University of South Carolina volleyball players line up after their home opener against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Owls 3-0 in front of a packed arena.
University of South Carolina volleyball players line up after their home opener against Temple on Sept. 6, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Owls 3-0 in front of a packed arena.