The South Carolina softball team has a lot to be proud of this season. And the latest recognition is finishing the 2025 season ranked No. 14 in the country, according to the final poll released by Softball America.
The Gamecocks were one of the nation's biggest surprises this season after being projected to finish dead last in the SEC. Instead, they defied all odds and doubters, posting a 13-11 conference record. It is only the second winning SEC record in the program's history.
In her first season at the helm of the program, head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard led South Carolina to a top-eight national seed. After winning their regional, the Gamecocks then hosted a Super Regional for the first time in program history, coming within one out of punching their ticket to the Women's College World Series. A ninth inning comeback by UCLA in Game 2 held South Carolina from making their first trip to Oklahoma City.
Chastain Woodard was named National Coach of the Year by D1Softball.com as the Gamecocks finished a historic season with a 44-17 record.
D1 Softball Final Top 25:
1. Texas
2. Texas Tech
3. Oklahoma
4. Tennessee
5. UCLA
6. Oregon
7. Ole Miss
8. Florida
9. Clemson
10. Florida State
11. Arkansas
12. Alabama
13. Nebraska
14. South Carolina
15. Liberty
16. Georgia
17. Texas A&M
18. Arizona
19. Stanford
20. Virginia Tech
21. LSU
22. Mississippi State
23. Ohio State
24. Duke
25. North Florida
The 2025 season will be remembered as a turning point for South Carolina softball. With a Top 15 finish, a national seed, and hosting a Super Regional under first-year head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard, the Gamecocks have proved that they belong among the nation's elite.