South Carolina softball s incoming freshmen add exciting spark to a deeply talented roster
All you need to know about the 2021 college softball season
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Before South Carolina could start building its chemistry on the field, head coach Beverly Smith had to tackle a construction project in the locker room.
Because of the extra year of eligibility granted from the coronavirus pandemic, the Gamecocks have 27 players on the roster this season.
It’s by far the largest of Smith’s career, and she didn’t have enough lockers for every player.
Smith devised a plan to remove two lockers from the coaches’ locker room to give to the players while reconfiguring a locker already in place.
South Carolina softball has some talented returnees back, while the newcomers add athleticism and versatility. We take a deep dive into the Gamecocks this fall.