South Carolina Gamecocks softball explained
South Carolina Gamecocks |
Currentseason: | 2025 South Carolina Gamecocks softball team |
University: | University of South Carolina |
Conference: | Southeastern Conference |
Conference Short: | SEC |
City: | Columbia |
Stateabb: | SC |
State: | South Carolina |
Coach: | Ashley Chastain |
Tenure: | 1st |
Stadium: | Carolina Softball Stadium |
Capacity: | 1,277 |
Nickname: | Gamecocks |
Wcws: | 1983, 1989, 1997 |
Wcws2: | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Super Regional: | 2007, 2018 |
Ncaa Tourneys: | 1982, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024 |
Conference Tournament: | 1997, 2000 |
Conference Champion: | 1997 |
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. Home games are played at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The softball team has won three SEC titles and participated in eleven Women's College World Series.[1] At the end of the 2024 regular season, their all-time record is 1,677–925–6 (.644).[2]
Head coaches
1974 | Pam Backhaus | 6–3 | |
1975 | Vivian Hamilton | 8–4 | |
1976 | Frankie Porter | 21–2 | |
1977 | Elaine Taylor | 11–6 | |
1978 | Molly Maguire | 9–5 | |
1979–1981 | Judy Martino | 85–29 | |
1982 | Terri Drake | 25–9 | |
1983–1986 | Lou Piel | 100–58–3 | |
1987–2010 | Joyce Compton | 951–486–3 | |
2011–2024 | | 461–323 | |
2025–present | | 0–0 | | |
Coaching staff
| | 1st |
Katie Rietkovich Browder | Associate Head coach | 1st |
Jody Davidson | Assistant coach | 1st |
C.J. Leighton | Assistant coach | 1st |
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Year-by-year results
South Carolina Gamecock's Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Americans
Player | Year(s) | Position | Team |
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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 | 3rd |
Reference:[4] | |
See also
Notes and References
- Book: A Series Of Their Own: History Of The Women's College World Series. William. Plummer. Larry C.. Floyd. 2013. Turnkey Communications Inc.. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. 978-0-9893007-0-4.
- Web site: University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site . Gamecocksonline.com . 2015-04-26.
- Web site: Chastain Finalizes Softball Coaching Staff . gamecocksonline.com . University of South Carolina . 17 June 2024.
- Web site: NFCA | National Fastpitch Coaches Association .