South Carolina Gamecocks softball

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South Carolina Gamecocks
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Founded1974 (52 years ago)
University University of South Carolina
All-time Record1,738–953–6 (.646)
Head coach Ashley Chastain (1st season)
Conference SEC
Location Columbia, SC
Home stadium Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field (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, 2025
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, 2025
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 1,738–953–6 (.646). [3]

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The Gamecocks home stadium (Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field), before a game in 2019. Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field, University of South Carolina Softball Military Appreciation Day 2019.jpg
The Gamecocks home stadium (Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field), before a game in 2019.

Head coaches

YearsCoachRecord%
1974Pam Backhaus7–3.700
1975Vivian Hamilton8–4.667
1976Frankie Porter21–2.913
1977Elaine Taylor12–7.632
1978Molly Maguire16–9.640
1979–1981Judy Martino91–35.722
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 44–17.721

Coaching staff

NamePosition coachedConsecutive season at
South Carolina in current position
Ashley Chastain Head coach2nd
Katie Rietkovich BrowderAssociate Head coach2nd
Jody DavidsonAssistant coach2nd
Zack ParsonsAssistant coach2nd
Reference: [4]

Year-by-year results

SeasonCoachOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
Pam Backhaus (Independent)(1974–1974)
1974Pam Backhaus 7–30–0 AIAW Women's College World Series
Pam Backhaus:7–3 (.700)– (–)
Vivian Hamilton (Independent)(1975–1975)
1975Vivian Hamilton 8–40–0
Vivian Hamilton:8–4 (.667)– (–)
Frankie Porter (Independent)(1976–1976)
1975Frankie Porter 21–20–0 AIAW Women's College World Series
Frankie Porter:21–2 (.913)– (–)
Elaine Taylor (Independent)(1977–1977)
1977Elaine Taylor 12–70–0
Elaine Taylor:12–7 (.632)– (–)
Molly Maguire (Independent)(1978–1978)
1978Molly Maguire 16–90–0 AIAW Women's College World Series
Molly Maguire:16–9 (.640)– (–)
Judy Martino (Independent)(1979–1981)
1979Judy Martino 38–140–0 AIAW Women's College World Series
1980Judy Martino 28–60–0
1981Judy Martino 25–150–0 AIAW Women's College World Series
Judy Martino:91–35 (.722)– (–)
Terri Drake (Independent)(1982–1982)
1982Terri Drake 25–90–0 NCAA Tournament
Terri Drake:25–9 (.735)– (–)
Lou Piel (Independent)(1983–1986)
1983Lou Piel 30–100–0 Women's College World Series
1984Lou Piel 15–180–0
1985Lou Piel 33–10–30–0
1986Lou Piel 22–200–0
Lou Piel:100–58–3 (.630)– (–)
Joyce Compton (Independent)(1987–1996)
1987Joyce Compton 34–140–0
1988Joyce Compton 47–140–0 NCAA Tournament
1989Joyce Compton 46–120–0 Women's College World Series
1990Joyce Compton 49–140–0
1991Joyce Compton 51–130–0
1992Joyce Compton 54–140–0
1993Joyce Compton 36–21–10–0
1994Joyce Compton 52–170–0 NCAA Tournament
1995Joyce Compton 53–210–0 NCAA Tournament
1996Joyce Compton 38–130–0 NCAA Tournament
Joyce Compton (SEC)(1997–2010)
1997Joyce Compton 63–525–11st Women's College World Series
1998Joyce Compton 36–2115–112nd (East)
1999Joyce Compton 49–2117–11T-1st (East) NCAA Tournament
2000Joyce Compton 41–2811–163rd (East) NCAA Tournament
2001Joyce Compton 40–20–118–81st (East) NCAA Tournament
2002Joyce Compton 46–2020–101st (East) NCAA Tournament
2003Joyce Compton 41–2018–102nd (East) NCAA Tournament
2004Joyce Compton 28–2412–184th (East) NCAA Tournament
2005Joyce Compton 28–28–111–164th (East)
2006Joyce Compton 28–308–214th (East)
2007Joyce Compton 38–2612–164th (East) NCAA Super Regional
2008Joyce Compton 21–268–184th (East)
2009Joyce Compton 21–246–215th (East)
2010Joyce Compton 11–401–275th (East)
Joyce Compton:951–486–3 (.661)182–204 (.472)
Beverly Smith (SEC)(2011–2024)
2011 Beverly Smith 26–306–225th (East)
2012 Beverly Smith 23–323–255th (East)
2013 Beverly Smith 34–258–165th (East) NCAA Regional
2014 Beverly Smith 36–2211–138th NCAA Regional
2015 Beverly Smith 38–2210–149th NCAA Regional
2016 Beverly Smith 38–237–1711th NCAA Regional
2017 Beverly Smith 34–258–1510th NCAA Regional
2018 Beverly Smith 49–1715–93rd NCAA Super Regional
2019 Beverly Smith 38–199–1411th NCAA Regional
2020 Beverly Smith 17–61–2Season canceled due to COVID-19
2021 Beverly Smith 26–264–2013th
2022 Beverly Smith 26–303–2113th
2023 Beverly Smith 40–229–1510th NCAA Regional
2024 Beverly Smith 36–248–16T–11th NCAA Regional
Beverly Smith:461–323 (.588)102–219 (.318)
Ashley Chastain (SEC)(2024–present)
2025Ashley Chastain 44–1713–11T–7th NCAA Super Regional
2026Ashley Chastain 0–00–0
Ashley Chastain:44–17 (.721)13–11 (.542)
Total:1,738–953–3 (.646)

      National champions        College World Series participants  
      Conference regular-season champion        Conference regular-season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular-season champion      Division regular-season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion


NCAA Tournament seeding history

National seeding began in 2005.

Years → '18 '25
Seeds →98

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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