FILE — A photo illustration of houseplants at a student residence at the University of South Carolina on April 18, 2024. Studies suggest that caring for plants can help lower anxiety, enhance attention and decrease the severity of depression.
FILE - Junior forward, Chloe Kitts was in for 14 minutes when the Gamecocks played Kentucky on Jan. 15, 2024. Kitts contributed 9 points to the Gamecocks' overall win of 98-36 vs. the Wildcats.
FILE — Senior guard Te-Hina Paopao passes the ball to freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley on Jan. 15, 2024. Paopao made five assists aiding the Gamecocks to a victory of 98-36 against Kentucky at Colonial Life Arena.
FILE – Tessa Johnson, Te-Hina Paopao and MiLaysia Fulwiley huddled together during a timeout against the Wildcats. The three of them were responsible for 39 points out of South Carolina’s overall score of 98-36 against Kentucky on Jan.15, 2023.
FILE — South Carolina's men's basketball coach Lamont Paris cheers in the game against Notre Dame at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 28, 2023. The Gamecocks took home a win of 65-53 against the Fighting Irish.
FILE — Sophomore beach volleyball player Julie Cranford dives for the ball at Wheeler Beach on April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks team took home a win against the Beakers, 5-0.
Gamecock women's volleyball celebrates their win against Morehead State at Wheeler Beach on April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks took home a win against the Beakers, 5-0.
A photo illustration of a houseplant owned by a student at the University of South Carolina on April 18, 2024. Studies suggest that caring for plants can help lower anxiety, enhance attention and decrease the severity of depression.
FILE - Lead singer of the band Bad Blood Hope Overlook plays the guitar during a performance at Plazapolooza on Oct. 2, 2023. Overlook started the band in September 2023.
FILE- Junior catcher Cole Messina runs towards first base after hitting a pitch at Founders Park on March 24, 2024. Messina secured his 100th career hit earlier in the 2024 season.