South Carolina Gamecocks softball

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South Carolina Gamecocks
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Founded1974 (51 years ago)
University University of South Carolina
All-time Record1,677–925–6 (.644)
Head coach Ashley Chastain (1st season)
Conference SEC
Location Columbia, SC
Home stadiumCarolina Softball Stadium (Capacity: 1,277)
Nickname Gamecocks
ColorsGarnet and black [1]
   
NCAA WCWS appearances
1983, 1989, 1997
AIAW WCWS appearances
1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 [2]
NCAA Super Regional appearances
2007, 2018
NCAA Tournament appearances
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 championships
1997, 2000
Regular Season Conference championships
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. [2] At the end of the 2024 regular season, their all-time record is 1,677–925–6 (.644). [3]

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Head coaches

YearsCoachRecord%
1974Pam Backhaus6–3.667
1975Vivian Hamilton8–4.667
1976Frankie Porter21–2.913
1977Elaine Taylor11–6.647
1978Molly Maguire9–5.643
1979–1981Judy Martino85–29.746
1982Terri Drake25–9.735
1983–1986Lou Piel100–58–3.630
1987–2010Joyce Compton951–486–3.661
2011–2024 Beverly Smith 461–323.588
2025–present Ashley Chastain 20–01.000

Coaching staff

NamePosition coachedConsecutive season at
South Carolina in current position
Ashley Chastain Head coach 1st
Katie Rietkovich BrowderAssociate Head coach1st
Jody DavidsonAssistant coach1st
Zack ParsonsAssistant coach1st
Reference: [4]

Year-by-year results

SeasonCoachRecordNotes
OverallConference
Independent
1972— AIAW Women's College World Series
1973— AIAW Women's College World Series
1974Pam Backhaus6–3— AIAW Women's College World Series
1975Vivian Hamilton8–4—
1976Frankie Porter21–2— AIAW Women's College World Series
1977Elaine Taylor11–6—
1978Molly Maguire9–5— AIAW Women's College World Series
1979Judy Martino38–14— AIAW Women's College World Series
1980Judy Martino28–6— AIAW Women's College World Series
1981Judy Martino19–9— AIAW Women's College World Series
1982Terri Drake25–9— NCAA Tournament
1983Lou Piel30–10— Women's College World Series
1984Lou Piel15–18—
1985Lou Piel33–10–3—
1986Lou Piel22–20—
1987Joyce Compton34–14—
1988Joyce Compton47–14— NCAA Tournament
1989Joyce Compton46–12— Women's College World Series
1990Joyce Compton49–14—
1991Joyce Compton51–13—
1992Joyce Compton54–14—
1993Joyce Compton36–21–1—
1994Joyce Compton52–17— NCAA Tournament
1995Joyce Compton53–21— NCAA Tournament
1996Joyce Compton38–13— NCAA Tournament
Southeastern Conference (East Division)
1997Joyce Compton63–525–1SEC Champions; SEC Tournament Champions; Women's College World Series
1998Joyce Compton36–2115–11
1999Joyce Compton49–2117–11 NCAA Tournament
2000Joyce Compton41–2811–16 SEC Tournament Champions; NCAA Tournament
2001Joyce Compton40–20–118–8 NCAA Tournament
2002Joyce Compton46–2020–10 NCAA Tournament
2003Joyce Compton41–2018–10 NCAA Tournament
2004Joyce Compton28–2412–18 NCAA Tournament
2005Joyce Compton28–28–111–16
2006Joyce Compton28–308–21
2007Joyce Compton38–2612–16 NCAA Super Regional
2008Joyce Compton21–268–18
2009Joyce Compton21–246–21
2010Joyce Compton11–401–27
2011 Beverly Smith 26–306–22
2012Beverly Smith23–323–25
2013Beverly Smith34–258–16 NCAA Regional
2014Beverly Smith35–2011–13 NCAA Regional
2015Beverly Smith38–2210–14 NCAA Regional
2016Beverly Smith38–237–17 NCAA Regional
2017Beverly Smith34–258–15 NCAA Regional
2018Beverly Smith49–1715–9 NCAA Super Regional
2019Beverly Smith34–127–10 NCAA Regional
2020Beverly Smith17-61-2Season cancelled due to COVID-19
2021Beverly Smith26-264-20
2022Beverly Smith26-303-21
2023Beverly Smith40-229-15 NCAA Regional
2024Beverly Smith36-248-16 NCAA Regional
2025 Ashley Chastain 20-00-0

South Carolina Gamecock's Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Americans

PlayerYear(s)PositionTeam
Darlene Lowery1983, 1985Pitcher1st
Karen Sanchelli1987, 1988Catcher1st
Gretchen Koenig1988Pitcher2nd
Tricia Popowski1989, 1990, 1991Outfield1st, 2nd, 1st
Michelle Delloso1989, 1990, 1991Second Base1st, 1st, 2nd
Tiff Tootle1991, 1992, 1993Shortstop2nd, 1st, 3rd
Dana Fulmer1995Outfield2nd
Chanda Lee1996Outfield2nd
Trinity Johnson1995, 1996, 1997Pitcher3rd, 2nd, 1st
Tina Plew1995, 1997At-Large (C), Utility3rd
Kim Pietro1999Outfield1st
Megan Matthews1999Pitcher3rd
Alaynie Page2015At-Large/OF1st
Mackenzie Boesel2021At-Large/2B3rd
Alana Vawter2024At-Large/P3rd
Reference: [5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Colors – Communications and Public Affairs | University of South Carolina" . Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Plummer, William; Floyd, Larry C. (2013). A Series Of Their Own: History Of The Women's College World Series. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States: Turnkey Communications Inc. ISBN   978-0-9893007-0-4.
  3. ↑ "University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site". Gamecocksonline.com. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
  4. ↑ "Chastain Finalizes Softball Coaching Staff". gamecocksonline.com. University of South Carolina. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "NFCA | National Fastpitch Coaches Association".


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