South Carolina softball duo earns All-America honors beyond the field

South Carolina softball stars Arianna Rodi and Lexi Winters have been named to the Academic All-America team, after each boasting a perfect 4.0 after a historic season on the field.
May 7, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; South Carolina infielder Arianna Rodi (16) reacts to her two-run homer during a game against Alabama at Jack Turner Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images
May 7, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; South Carolina infielder Arianna Rodi (16) reacts to her two-run homer during a game against Alabama at Jack Turner Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images | Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

Two of South Carolina softball's best players have just earned prestigious honors off the field after a historic season for the Gamecocks. Arianna Rodi and Lexi Winters were named 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America team on Tuesday. Rodi landed second team honors while Winters earned her spot on the third team. These accolades make Rodi and Winters the ninth and tenth players in South Carolina softball history to receive such recognition. This also marks the third time in program history that two Gamecocks have been honored in the same season.

Two of South Carolina softball's best players have just earned prestigious honors off the field after a historic season for the Gamecocks. Arianna Rodi and Lexi Winters were named 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America team on Tuesday. Rodi landed second team honors while Winters earned her spot on the third team. These accolades make Rodi and Winters the ninth and tenth players in South Carolina softball history to receive such recognition. This also marks the third time in program history that two Gamecocks have been honored in the same season.

Two of South Carolina softball's best players have just earned prestigious honors off the field after a historic season for the Gamecocks. Arianna Rodi and Lexi Winters were named 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America team on Tuesday. Rodi landed second team honors while Winters earned her spot on the third team. These accolades make Rodi and Winters the ninth and tenth players in South Carolina softball history to receive such recognition. This also marks the third time in program history that two Gamecocks have been honored in the same season.

For the University of South Carolina, Rodi and Winters exemplify what it means to be student-athletes. They have been dominant on the field, dedicated in the classroom, and determined to leave their names in the history books.