Quincee Lilio, a redshirt senior for the University of South Carolina, gives out high fives as she runs down the starting lineup at the start of a new season. Photo by Mariah Moultrie
Players form a straight line as seen from behind as they stand at attention for the National Anthem. In the background is a projection of the American flag.
University of South Carolina Gamecocks line up for the National Anthem at their opening softball game. Photo by Amanda Lee
Number twenty-five University of South Carolina pitcher, Jori Heard, lines up a pitch against the Virginia Tech Hokies. Photo by CJ Rosenberger
A player bunts the ball.
Redshirt senior left fielder Quincee Lilio bunts off a Syracuse pitcher at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Lilio had a season high two hits on the day coming off a 66-hit year last season for the Gamecocks. Photo by Delany Kral
A player's face is framed from between other players' backs.

Shae Anderson, a sophomore infielder for the University of South Carolina, listens intently during the team’s pregame huddle before taking on Boston University at Beckham Field. Photo by Talia Kohan

A player with an oustretched arms tags out the runner in front of her.
USC softball player Quincee Lilio, an outfielder, gets tagged by Boston University player Kyomi Apalit in the game against the Terriers. The Gamecocks beat the Terriers 6-1. Photo by Jasmine Cross
A closeup of two hands shows players grasping the pinkie fingers of the other.
The South Carolina softball team players perform their pregame ritual for the first time this season against Virginia Tech. Photo by Briellie Turner.
A little girl in jean shorts and a garnet top waves expectantly from the stands.
Four-year-old Maddie McPeak waves excitedly to Cocky from the front row of the stands during the University of South Carolina’s Valentine’s Day softball game at Beckham Field. Photo by Talia Kohan
Two players collide as the one in back reaches upward to nab a fly ball.

Infielder Shae Anderson catches a fly ball around second baseman Karley Shelton as the Lady Gamecocks took on Boston University. The Gamecocks beat the Terriers 6-1. Photo by Jasmine Cross

Two softball players happily embrace.
Gamecock softball pitchers Nealy Lamb, left, and Emma Friedel embrace to start their 2026 season. Photo by Briellie Turner.
A closeup of. hand on a yellow softball.
A USC softball team equipment manager rubs dirt onto a new game ball before the matchup against Boston University at Beckham Field. The dirt removes the glossy, slippery finish and helps pitchers get a more secure grip. Photo by Talia Kohan
Seniors Arianna Rodi and Lexi Winters celebrate after South Carolina scores a run against Syracuse. Photo by Lacey Chapman.