After an underwhelming 2022 season, new and old players on the Gamecock baseball team have formed bonds with each other ahead of the 2023 campaign.
FILE — Junior catcher Cole Messina frames a pitch during South Carolina’s game against Miami-Ohio on Feb. 18, 2024, at Founders Park. Messina recorded 10 total bases and two runs in South Carolina’s 14-8 victory over USC Upstate on March 19, 2024.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Roman Kimball celebrates a strikeout on Feb. 18, 2024 during the Gamecocks' matchup against Miami-Ohio. Kimball's pitching contributed to the eighth no-hitter in Gamecock Baseball history.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Roman Kimball pitches on Feb. 18, 2024 during the Gamecocks' 14-0 victory over Miami-Ohio at Founders Park. This was Kimball's first time pitching for Carolina following his recent Tommy John Surgery.
Junior infielder, catcher Talmadge LeCroy exclaims in frustration at an umpire's call during the Gamecock's game against the RedHawks on Feb. 18, 2024. LeCroy had 3 runs that helped contribute to South Carolina's 14-0 win against Miami-Ohio.
Senior infielder Tyler Causey swings at the ball during the Gamecocks' 14-0 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 18, 2024. Causey had 3 hits during the three-game opening series at Founders Park.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Roman Kimball and his teammates talk during a mound visit during the Gamecock's matchup against the Redhawks on Feb. 18, 2024. Kimball helped lead his team to a no-hitter, the eighth in all of Gamecock baseball history.
Sophomore infielder Will Tippett throws the ball toward the bases during the Gamecocks' 14-0 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 18, 2024. Tippett had four putouts and eight assists during the Gamecocks' opening weekend series sweep.
FILE - Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles battles under the net during South Carolina's game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 16, 2024. Murray-Boyles had six rebounds and two assists during the Gamecocks' 74-69 loss to the Bulldogs.
Graduate student forward B.J. Mack catches a rebound during South Carolina's game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 16, 2024. Mack scored 16 points and had five rebounds in the Gamecocks' 74-69 loss to the Bulldogs.
Senior midfielder Brianna Behm (left), freshman defender Amanda Patrick (middle) and freshman defender Sophie Johnson (right) high-five other members of the Gamecock women's soccer team prior to their game on Sept. 3, 2023. The team is ranked No. 16 in the country and will host the first round of the NCAA tournament on Nov. 10, 2023.