Junior infielder Arianna Rodi, senior outfielder Emily Vinson and freshman pitcher Olivia Kotowski are pictured standing for the national anthem. This is the first game in South Carolina’s three-game series against Ole Miss.
The South Carolina Gamecocks huddle up to discuss how they plan to move forward in the game against Ole Miss at Beckham Field on April 4, 2025. Ashley Chastain Woodard, a former Gamecock student athlete and graduate assistant, was named the University of South Carolina’s 11th head softball coach on June 11, 2024.
Junior outfielder Arianna Rodi throws ball to sophomore infielder Karley Shelton for an out in the game against Ole Miss at Beckham Field on April 4, 2025. Shelton graduated a year early from Lexington High School to play for South Carolina.
Senior outfielder Kennedy Jones bats during a game against Tennessee at Founders Park on March 28, 2025. In his junior year, Jones drove in three runs and homered in a win over Belmont on Feb. 25, 2024.
Head coach Paul Mainieri and several of the South Carolina Gamecocks huddle up to discuss their plan going forward in their game against Tennessee at Founders Park on March 28, 2025. Mainieri took over the coaching position on June 11, 2024.
FILE — Junior infielder Arianna Rodi and sophomore pitcher Nealy Lamb celebrate a strikeout in their game against Fordham on Feb. 22, 2025 at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks are 16-0 on the season and will travel to face the Duke Blue Devils on Feb. 28, 2025.
Senior outfielder Emily Vinson goes up to bat in game against Fordham on Feb. 22, 2025, at Beckham Field. Vinson was named 2023 NFCA’s Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner.
Junior infielder Arianna Rodi and senior infielder Brook Blankenship high five as they conclude their warmup in pregame against Fordham on Feb. 22, 2025, at Beckham Field. Blankenship’s two-run single up the middle ended the game.
Junior infielder Arianna Rodi celebrates her home run in game against Fordham on Feb. 22, 2025, at Beckham Field. Rodi hit a solo shot out of the stadium in the bottom of the first, putting the Gamecocks on the board.
FILE — Sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley goes for a layup in game against Florida on Feb.13, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. Fulwiley was named 2023 McDonald’s All American.