The South Carolina Gamecocks softball team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college softball. The team joined the Southeastern Conference in 1997 when the conference began to sponsor the sport. Prior to 1997, the team competed as an Independent. They play their home games at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The softball team has been able to win three SEC titles and they have participated in eleven Women's College World Series. Following the end of the 2024 regular season, their all-time record is at 1,767–980–6 (.644).
Head coaches 1974 Pam Backhaus 7–3 1975 Vivian Hamilton 8–4 1976 Frankie Porter 21–2 1977 Elaine Taylor 12–7 1978 Molly Maguire 16–9 1979–1981 Judy Martino 91–35 1982 Terri Drake 25–9 1983–1986 Lou Piel 101–58–3 1987–2010 Joyce Compton 951–486–3 2011–2024 Beverly Smith 461–323 2025–present Ashley Chastain 74–42
Coaching staff Ashley Chastain Head coach 3rd Katie Rietkovich Browder Associate Head coach 3rd Jody Davidson Assistant coach 3rdZack Parsons Assistant coach 3rdReference:
Year-by-year results
NCAA Tournament seeding history National seeding began in 2005.
Years →'18'25Seeds →98
South Carolina Gamecock's Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Americans Player Year(s) Position Team Darlene Lowery 1983, 1985 Pitcher 1st Karen Sanchelli 1987, 1988 Catcher 1st Gretchen Koenig 1988 Pitcher 2nd Tricia Popowski 1989, 1990, 1991 Outfield 1st, 2nd, 1st Michelle Delloso 1989, 1990, 1991 Second Base 1st, 1st, 2nd Tiff Tootle 1991, 1992, 1993 Shortstop 2nd, 1st, 3rd Dana Fulmer 1995 Outfield 2nd Chanda Lee 1996 Outfield 2nd Trinity Johnson 1995, 1996, 1997 Pitcher 3rd, 2nd, 1st Tina Plew 1995, 1997 At-Large (C), Utility 3rd Kim Pietro 1999 Outfield 1st Megan Matthews 1999 Pitcher 3rd Alaynie Page 2015 At-Large/OF 1st Mackenzie Boesel 2021 At-Large/2B 3rd Alana Vawter 2024 At-Large/P 3rdReference:
See also List of NCAA Division I softball programs
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