South Carolina Gamecocks women's volleyball
| South Carolina Gamecocks |
|
| University |
University of South Carolina |
| Conference |
SEC
East Division |
| Location |
Columbia, SC |
| Head Coach |
Ben Somera (4th year) |
| Arena |
Volleyball Competition Center
(Capacity: 2,000) |
| Nickname |
Gamecocks |
| Colors |
Garnet and Black
|
| AIAW and NCAA Tournament Appearances |
| 1984, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Conference Tournament Champions |
| Metro Conference: 1984 |
The South Carolina Gamecocks women's volleyball team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college volleyball. Since 1991, the team has competed in the eastern division of the Southeastern Conference. Home games are played at Volleyball Competition Center, which sits adjacent to the Carolina Coliseum. The school does not sponsor varsity volleyball for men.
Head coaches
| Name |
Years |
Seasons |
Won |
Lost |
Pct. |
| Violet Meade |
1973 |
1 |
10 |
8 |
.556 |
| Vicki Hamilton |
1974–1975 |
2 |
20 |
23 |
.465 |
| Kathy Graham |
1976–1977 |
2 |
68 |
23 |
.747 |
| Judy Martino |
1978–1980 |
3 |
53 |
50 |
.515 |
| Terrie Drake |
1981–1982 |
2 |
26 |
48 |
.351 |
| Elaine Mozingo |
1983 |
1 |
34 |
4 |
.895 |
| Bonnie Kenny |
1984–1992 |
9 |
171 |
137 |
.555 |
| Kim Hudson |
1993–2004 |
12 |
226 |
133 |
.630 |
| Nancy Somera |
2005–2006 |
2 |
42 |
46 |
.477 |
| Ben Somera |
2007–present |
2 |
35 |
24 |
.593 |
| All-Time |
36 |
685 |
496 |
.580 |
Year-by-Year Results
| Season |
Coach |
Record |
Notes |
| Overall |
Conference |
|
Independent
|
| 1973 |
Violet Meade |
10-8 |
— |
|
| 1974 |
Vicki Hamilton |
10-11 |
— |
|
| 1975 |
Vicki Hamilton |
10-12 |
— |
|
| 1976 |
Kathy Graham |
21-14 |
— |
|
| 1977 |
Kathy Graham |
47-9 |
— |
|
| 1978 |
Judy Martino |
36-11 |
— |
|
| 1979 |
Judy Martino |
8-18 |
— |
|
| 1980 |
Judy Martino |
9-21 |
— |
|
| 1981 |
Terrie Drake |
13-23 |
— |
|
| 1982 |
Terrie Drake |
13-25 |
— |
|
|
Metro Conference
|
| 1983 |
Elaine Mozingo |
34-4 |
6-1 |
|
| 1984 |
Bonnie Kenny |
28-8 |
5-2 |
Metro Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round |
| 1985 |
Bonnie Kenny |
18-17 |
5-1 |
|
| 1986 |
Bonnie Kenny |
24-11 |
5-1 |
|
| 1987 |
Bonnie Kenny |
15-15 |
3-3 |
|
| 1988 |
Bonnie Kenny |
24-12 |
4-2 |
|
| 1989 |
Bonnie Kenny |
15-15 |
3-4 |
|
| 1990 |
Bonnie Kenny |
23-14 |
3-4 |
|
|
Southeastern Conference (East Division)
|
| 1991 |
Bonnie Kenny |
13-24 |
1-13 |
|
| 1992 |
Bonnie Kenny |
11-21 |
1-13 |
|
| 1993 |
Kim Hudson |
15-18 |
4-10 |
|
| 1994 |
Kim Hudson |
24-12 |
8-6 |
|
| 1995 |
Kim Hudson |
21-11 |
8-6 |
NCAA Second Round |
| 1996 |
Kim Hudson |
22-8 |
10-4 |
|
| 1997 |
Kim Hudson |
21-8 |
11-3 |
NCAA Second Round |
| 1998 |
Kim Hudson |
21-11 |
8-6 |
NCAA First Round |
| 1999 |
Kim Hudson |
14-12 |
8-6 |
|
| 2000 |
Kim Hudson |
22-7 |
12-2 |
NCAA Second Round |
| 2001 |
Kim Hudson |
20-6 |
10-4 |
NCAA First Round |
| 2002 |
Kim Hudson |
22-7 |
14-2 |
NCAA Second Round |
| 2003 |
Kim Hudson |
12-18 |
6-10 |
|
| 2004 |
Kim Hudson |
12-15 |
5-11 |
|
| 2005 |
Nancy Somera |
13-14 |
5-11 |
|
| 2006 |
Nancy Somera |
15-17 |
8-12 |
|
| 2007 |
Ben Somera |
14-15 |
7-13 |
|
| 2008 |
Ben Somera |
21-9 |
12-8 |
|
| 2009 |
Ben Somera |
14-16 |
5-15 |
|
See also
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