Good Morning, Gamecocks! South Carolina women’s track & field came in at No. 2 in this week’s USTFCCCA rankings!

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🎥 Meet the offensive line
🥎 Softball downs South Carolina State
🤙 And much more!

🎥 THE STORY

It's possibly the most thankless job in sports, but they're not in it for the glory, the notoriety, or the spotlight. The offensive line is scrutinized far more than it's praised, but to play this position, you have to be built differently. And different is exactly what this 2026 OL room looks like. From veteran transfers and a new coach to experienced returners and soon-to-be fathers, this offensive line is ready to turn the page and set the tone.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Early Ending. South Carolina softball defeated South Carolina State 9-1 in a run-rule victory. Tori Ensley led the offense with a grand slam and four RBIs, while Emma Friedel earned the win in relief.

🔺 For The Star & Stripes. South Carolina’s Joyce Edwards was named to the USA team for the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, starting Friday in Chengdu, China. This is her second 3×3 assignment with USAB, following last summer’s FIBA 3×3 Nations League America Conferences title run.

🔺 Ford Fast. South Carolina track & field’s JaMeesia Ford won the 100m and 200m at the Tiger Track Classic, setting a season best in the 100m and the fastest time in the NCAA this season in the 200m. South Carolina will compete in the East Coast Relays and the Duke Twilight this weekend.

🔺 Simply The Best. South Carolina equestrian Head Coach Carol Gwin and Western Coach TR Potts were named Coach of the Year by the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA). Gwin led the Gamecocks to their fourth National Championship, while Potts guided the Western squad to five sweeps in the regular season.

🔺 Big Oh. South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced that Oliviyah Edwards, a highly-rated forward, will join the Gamecocks for the 2026-27 season. Edwards, a Naismith All-American and semifinalist, averaged impressive stats during her high school career and participated in the Overtime Select league.

🔺 We’re Hosting! The No. 13 South Carolina men’s tennis team earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament! The Gamecocks, seeded 13th, will host Richmond, North Carolina, and Michigan State in the Columbia regional. They’ll take on Richmond on Friday at 2 p.m. This is the 12th NCAA appearance under head coach Josh Goffi.

🔺 NCAA Bound. The South Carolina women’s tennis team, ranked No. 31, will face Maryland in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at North Carolina. This marks the Gamecocks’ 31st consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and 14th under head coach Kevin Epley.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

How many NCAA Tournament appearances has South Carolina men’s tennis made all-time?

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday, Apr. 30
🥎 No. 21 Softball at Alabama @ 7 p.m. | SECN+

Friday, May 1
🎽 Track & Field at East Coast Relays
🥎 No. 21 Softball at Alabama @ 7 p.m. | SECN+
⚾️ Baseball at LSU @ 7:30 p.m. | SECN+

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 31

🤙 Have a great week, y’all!