Beverly Smith out as Gamecocks’ head softball coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Beverly Smith will not return as the Gamecocks’ head softball coach after 14 seasons.

University of South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced the decision Saturday.

Smith has led the team since being named head coach in July 2010.

“Her 461 wins at South Carolina is second in school history, behind Hall of Fame coach Joyce Compton’s 951 victories,” the school said in its announcement.

South Carolina went to the post-season nine times, advancing to a Super Regional in 2018, which was the best finish in Smith’s tenure, finishing with a 49-17 overall mark and a third-place finish in the SEC with a 15-9 mark.

South Carolina finished its most recent season 36-24 overall, 8-16 in SEC play and concluded its season in the NCAA Durham Regional. 

“The team was ranked as high as 17th in national polls and finished the regular season with a No. 27 NCAA RPI Ranking,” the school added.