FILE — Coach Shane Beamer speaks to the press on Nov. 12, 2024, at his weekly Beamer Presser. Beamer expressed his excitement for this week's matchup against a ranked opponent and hoped the atmosphere would be electric.
Head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during his weekly press conference on Nov. 12, 2024. Beamer and the Gamecocks are set to face the Missouri Tigers, who have beaten South Carolina five years in a row.
Junior setter Sarah Jordan sets the ball to the outside hitter on Nov. 3, 2024 during the Tennessee game. Jordan had 30 assists during the match and has 652 assists on the season.
Redshirt junior infielder Natalie Heath makes a "spurs up" hand motion during the national anthem before South Carolina softball's exhibition game against USC Aiken on Oct. 12, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Pacers 14-1.
Freshman pitcher Olivia Kotowski runs home to secure another run during South Carolina's game against USC Aiken on Oct. 12, 2024. The run helped the Gamecocks win against their in-state competition.
Sixth-year outfielder Abigail Knight awaits the pitch on Oct. 12, 2024, during the exhibition game against USC Aiken. Knight has previously played for Boston College UNC Charlotte but decided to transfer for the 2025 season to South Carolina.
A South Carolina softball player slides onto third base during the Gamecocks' exhibition game against USC Aiken on Oct.12, 2024. South Carolina will face College of Charleston for its next exhibition game.
Junior pitcher Jori Heard throws the ball towards the batter during South Carolina's exhibition game against USC Aiken on Oct.12, 2024. Heard posted a 1.88 ERA during the spring season.
Redshirt sophmore infielder Kiki Estrade high fives her teammates during lineup announcements before South Carolina's exhibition game against USC Aiken on Oct. 12, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Pacers 14-1.
Sophmore pitcher Nealy Lamb turns to make a throw to first base on Oct. 12, 2024, during an exhibition game against USC Aiken. The Gamecocks won't start the new season until the spring but have competed in many exhibition games in the fall.