Good Morning, Gamecocks! Gamecock women’s basketball jumped to No. 2 in this week’s AP Top 25!

What else is Brewin’? Check it out below!

⚾️ Riley Goodman gears up
🥎 Preseason honors
🤙 And much more!

🎟️ $5 TICKET DEAL

Gamecock fans can enjoy $5 tickets for the next two men’s basketball games! Take advantage of this deal through Sunday, Jan. 18 to score tickets to games against Oklahoma and Florida.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Ready To Rock. Redshirt freshman pitcher Riley Goodman is ready to return to the mound after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Despite the challenges of rehab and a coaching change before he arrived in Columbia, Goodman is confident in his abilities and ready to compete. The sports psychology major knows the importance of mental preparation and is excited to contribute to South Carolina baseball this spring.

🔺 Double Dubs. The No. 18 South Carolina men’s tennis team opened the dual match season with wins over North Florida (6-1) and The Citadel (7-0). The Gamecocks secured the doubles point in both matches and three players earned two singles victories.

🔺 Triple Threat. Three Gamecocks were named to Softball America’s Top 100 Preseason Players of the Year list! Infielder Arianna Rodi ranked No. 47 on the list after winning the Rawlings Gold Glove Award at first base last season. Infielder Karley Shelton came in at No. 68 after leading the Gamecocks with 68 hits, 58 runs, and 18 doubles last season. Catcher Lexi Winters landed at No. 89 after finishing the 2025 season fifth all-time in program history with 53 RBIs. Softball season begins on Feb. 5 when South Carolina hosts the Gamecock Invitational.

🔺 Rookies On Watch. Gamecock softball freshmen Kai Byars and Ansley Bennett have been named to Softball America’s Freshman Watch List! Outfielder Byars was a three-time All-State selection at Hanover High School in Virginia. She was rated the No. 2 player in the state of Virginia by the outlet. Bennett, a utility player, was South Carolina’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024. She led Summerville to a pair of state championships and a perfect 30-0 record last season.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

Who is South Carolina softball’s all-time home run leader?

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday 1/14

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. No. 15 Arkansas @ 9:00 p.m. | SEC Network

Thursday 1/15

🏀 No. 2 Women’s Basketball vs. No. 2 Texas @ 7:00 p.m. | Tickets | ESPN2

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Mackenzie Boesel (34 home runs)

🤙 Have a great Tuesday, y’all!