Sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress delivers a pitch to a Kentucky batter at Carolina Softball Stadium on Apr. 21, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated the Wildcats 7-0, scoring six home runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
FILE — Junior pitcher Jori Heard strides toward the batter during the Gamecocks’ game vs the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Feb. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks dominated the UNLV Rebels with a 9-4 victory and continued its winning streak 15-0.
The University of South Carolina softball team congratulates each other after two players made it back to home plate at Carolina Softball Stadium during the game on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.
Senior outfielder Emily Vinson lines up to bat at home plate at Carolina Softball Stadium during the game on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.
The University of South Carolina softball team gathers together during a changeover at Carolina Softball Stadium on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.
Senior infielder Brooke Blankenship fights to head back to third base at Carolina Softball Stadium during the game on Mar. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 5-6, in a close matchup.
The University of South Carolina softball team gathers together at the end of the game to rile the crowd up at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks dominated with a 9-4 victory and continue its winning streak, 16-0.
Sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress winds up a pitch towards the batter during the Gamecocks’ game vs University of Nevada- Las Vegas on Feb. 23, 2025. The Gamecocks dominated the UNLV Rebels with a 9-4 victory and continue its winning streak 16-0.
Senior infielder Ella Chancey makes contact with the pitch at Carolina Softball Stadium on Feb. 23, 2025. Ella Chancey had two at-bats and four runs batted in during the game against the University of Nevada- Las Vegas with a 9-4 victory and continue its winning streak, 16-0.
Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles looks for a teammate to pass to during the Gamecocks' matchup against No. 19 Ole Miss at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 12, 2025. The Gamecocks were defeated 72-68 in a close game with the Rebels.