South Carolina Gamecocks softball

College softball team
   NCAA WCWS appearances1983, 1989, 1997AIAW WCWS appearances1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981[2]NCAA Super Regional appearances2007, 2018NCAA Tournament appearances1982, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024Conference Tournament championships1997, 2000Regular Season Conference championships1997

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]

Head coaches

Years Coach Record %
1974 Pam Backhaus 6–3 .667
1975 Vivian Hamilton 8–4 .667
1976 Frankie Porter 21–2 .913
1977 Elaine Taylor 11–6 .647
1978 Molly Maguire 9–5 .643
1979–1981 Judy Martino 85–29 .746
1982 Terri Drake 25–9 .735
1983–1986 Lou Piel 100–58–3 .630
1987–2010 Joyce Compton 951–486–3 .661
2011–2024 Beverly Smith 461–323 .588
2025–present Ashley Chastain 0–0 –

Year-by-year results

Season Coach Record Notes
Overall Conference
Independent
1972 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1973 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1974 Pam Backhaus 6–3 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1975 Vivian Hamilton 8–4 —
1976 Frankie Porter 21–2 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1977 Elaine Taylor 11–6 —
1978 Molly Maguire 9–5 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1979 Judy Martino 38–14 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1980 Judy Martino 28–6 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1981 Judy Martino 19–9 — AIAW Women's College World Series
1982 Terri Drake 25–9 — NCAA Tournament
1983 Lou Piel 30–10 — Women's College World Series
1984 Lou Piel 15–18 —
1985 Lou Piel 33–10–3 —
1986 Lou Piel 22–20 —
1987 Joyce Compton 34–14 —
1988 Joyce Compton 47–14 — NCAA Tournament
1989 Joyce Compton 46–12 — Women's College World Series
1990 Joyce Compton 49–14 —
1991 Joyce Compton 51–13 —
1992 Joyce Compton 54–14 —
1993 Joyce Compton 36–21–1 —
1994 Joyce Compton 52–17 — NCAA Tournament
1995 Joyce Compton 53–21 — NCAA Tournament
1996 Joyce Compton 38–13 — NCAA Tournament
Southeastern Conference (East Division)
1997 Joyce Compton 63–5 25–1 SEC Champions; SEC Tournament Champions; Women's College World Series
1998 Joyce Compton 36–21 15–11
1999 Joyce Compton 49–21 17–11 NCAA Tournament
2000 Joyce Compton 41–28 11–16 SEC Tournament Champions; NCAA Tournament
2001 Joyce Compton 40–20–1 18–8 NCAA Tournament
2002 Joyce Compton 46–20 20–10 NCAA Tournament
2003 Joyce Compton 41–20 18–10 NCAA Tournament
2004 Joyce Compton 28–24 12–18 NCAA Tournament
2005 Joyce Compton 28–28–1 11–16
2006 Joyce Compton 28–30 8–21
2007 Joyce Compton 38–26 12–16 NCAA Super Regional
2008 Joyce Compton 21–26 8–18
2009 Joyce Compton 21–24 6–21
2010 Joyce Compton 11–40 1–27
2011 Beverly Smith 26–30 6–22
2012 Beverly Smith 23–32 3–25
2013 Beverly Smith 34–25 8–16 NCAA Regional
2014 Beverly Smith 35–20 11–13 NCAA Regional
2015 Beverly Smith 38–22 10–14 NCAA Regional
2016 Beverly Smith 38–23 7–17 NCAA Regional
2017 Beverly Smith 34–25 8–15 NCAA Regional
2018 Beverly Smith 49–17 15–9 NCAA Super Regional
2019 Beverly Smith 34–12 7–10 NCAA Regional
2020 Beverly Smith 17-6 1-2 Season cancelled due to COVID-19
2021 Beverly Smith 26-26 4-20
2022 Beverly Smith 26-30 3-21
2023 Beverly Smith 40-22 9-15 NCAA Regional
2024 Beverly Smith 36-24 8-16 NCAA Regional
2025 Ashley Chastain 0-0 0-0

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 3rd
Reference:[4]

See also

  • iconBaseball portal
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References

  1. ^ "Colors – Communications and Public Affairs | University of South Carolina". Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ "NFCA | National Fastpitch Coaches Association".

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