USC Salkehatchie men’s basketball earned a commanding 126–43 victory over ASA Prep, with all 14 players who entered the game contributing to the scoring. The team’s defensive effort held ASA Prep to the lowest point total allowed during head coach Matt Lynch’s tenure at USC Salkehatchie. Lynch described the performance as potentially the program’s best defensive showing in the past 10 seasons. The victory showcased contributions throughout the roster, pairing a balanced scori

USC Salkehatchie volleyball earned Region 10 Division I runner-up honors, securing a bid to the district playoffs. The team will face Miami Dade on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11: 00 am. Martina Sommaruga led Salkehatchie in kills, Brielle Krause led in assists and Bella Mathews led in aces during the regional tournament. The runner-up finish marks an accomplishment for the team and an opportunity to extend its postseason run. Salkehatchie now turns its attention to preparing for th

WALTERBORO, S.C. — USC Salkehatchie men’s basketball opened its season with a nail-biting 137–135 victory over Fayetteville Tech at home Saturday, Oct. 31. Trailing 68–64 at halftime, Salkehatchie poured in 73 second-half points to complete the comeback. With the game on the line, a crucial basket followed by a defensive stop secured the two-point win. The victory offered an encouraging start for a young Salkehatchie roster. Of the 12 players who entered the game, 10 were tru

USC Salkehatchie volleyball celebrated five All-Region selections and a semifinal victory to advance to the Region 10 Division I championship match. Martina Sommaruga earned Region 10 Division I Player of the Year honors. In total, two Salkehatchie players were named first-team All-Region, while three earned second-team recognition. Following a closely contested opening set, Salkehatchie found its confidence in the second and carried that momentum through the third to secure

USC Salkehatchie volleyball fell 3–2 to USC Lancaster in a five-set conference matchup. Despite the loss, Salkehatchie maintained its conference position after winning the teams’ two previous meetings this season. Lancaster’s scrappy play and strong performance in the middle proved challenging for Salkehatchie. “Came up short against Lancaster last night,” said head coach Dani Aquino. “They were surprisingly scrappy and had a middle that we couldn't stop.” The result marked L

USC Salkehatchie men’s soccer fell 2–1 to USC Union after a late goal broke a tie with five minutes remaining. Obedi Bahombwa scored Salkehatchie’s lone goal, with an assist from Etungano Wa Etungano. Bahombwa has now scored in back-to-back games. “I’m getting my confidence back,” Bahombwa said. With the score tied at 1–1, Union attempted a shot from distance. Salkehatchie goalkeeper Sergio Ruiz attempted to punch the ball clear, but it fell to a Union player who finished the

USC Salkehatchie volleyball celebrated its 2026 Sophomore Night with a 3–1 victory over USC Union, securing the No. 2 spot in the conference. Salkehatchie delivered a scrappy performance, battling through rallies with determined defense and impressive saves. Freshman Lo Bernardo led the team offensively while also making key defensive plays, repeatedly putting her body on the line to keep seemingly impossible balls in play. “So proud of my girls tonight solidifying the #2 spo

USC Salkehatchie men’s soccer battled to the final minute Wednesday, Oct. 14, falling 3–2 to USC Lancaster. Lancaster opened the scoring in the 31st minute, but Salkehatchie center forward Obedi Bahombwa answered shortly afterward to tie the match. Both teams continued to find the net in a back-and-forth contest, with Lancaster ultimately securing the win. Bahombwa and Moussa Coly each scored for Salkehatchie, while Mason DiVirgilio and Etungano Wa each recorded an assist. “W

USC Salkehatchie volleyball took a set from conference-undefeated USC Sumter in a 3–1 loss Monday night during the teams’ third and final regular-season conference meeting. After falling in straight sets in their previous two matchups, Salkehatchie’s performance showed the team’s continued progress. “I think my team battled for every point last night,” the coach said. “We continue to put in work to get better. Every single day, every match. That really showed last night in ho

USC Salkehatchie men’s soccer created scoring opportunities but struggled to convert them in Saturday’s loss to USC Union. Union opened the scoring after a clearance fell to one of its wingers, who finished an open shot on goal. Salkehatchie continued to generate chances but could not capitalize. “We generated many scoring chances but didn't finish, they finished off their chances,” said Salkehatchie’s coach. Goalkeeper Cyril Vital played the first 45 minutes, allowing two go

USC Salkehatchie volleyball earned another conference victory Tuesday night, winning 3–0 to record its first sweep of the season. Alessia Ciotti and Martina Sommaruga led the team with five service aces each. Ciotti also tied Heloisa Bernardo for the team lead in kills, with seven apiece. Leyna Wierzbicki anchored the net with five solo blocks, while setter Brielle Krause contributed 15 assists. “Another huge conference win for us as we battle our way to the top,” said head c

An opening-set loss couldn’t slow USC Salkehatchie volleyball for long. The team rallied to take the next three sets against USC Union, securing a 3–1 victory and another big conference win. Union controlled the net early, using strong attacks and blocks to put Salkehatchie on its heels. But a reset between sets changed the momentum. “For set 2 we regrouped, changed our tactics, and walked onto the court, determined, focused, and locked in,” the coach said. The next three set

USC Salkehatchie volleyball added another conference win, defeating USC Lancaster 3–1. USC Lancaster came out strong, looking to end its losing streak against Salkehatchie. But the team met that challenge with focus and energy, staying locked in on every play, every ball and every point to earn the victory. Freshman middle hitter Alessia Ciotti made her presence felt at the net, posting a .400 hitting percentage. Martina Sommaruga delivered from the service line with a team-h

USC Salkehatchie Volleyball made program history by defeating Wake Technical Community College for the first time during a tri-match that also featured Fayetteville Technical Community College. Salkehatchie opened the day against Fayetteville Tech with a strong first-set victory before falling in the next three sets. Gabriella Zezza led the offense with seven kills, Brielle Krause led the team in service aces and Martina Sommaruga recorded 24 digs. “The skill level of my team

USC Salkehatchie men’s soccer battled USC Sumter on Saturday, ultimately falling 3-0. Sumter took an early lead with a goal in the 21st minute, but Salkehatchie settled into the match and controlled play for much of the remainder of the first half. The game shifted in Sumter’s favor after a second-half penalty kick extended the lead to 2-0. As Salkehatchie pushed more players forward in search of a goal, Sumter capitalized on a counterattack to secure the final score. “We got

USC Salkehatchie Men’s Soccer took an early lead but ultimately fell 2–1 to Georgia Military College in Thursday’s away match. Obedi Bahombawa opened the scoring after Sarrive Ishiabwe delivered a through ball behind the Georgia Military defense. Bahombawa used a burst of speed to beat the center back before driving a shot on goal to give Salkehatchie the lead. Despite creating several promising opportunities to extend its advantage, Salkehatchie was unable to convert those c

USC Salkehatchie Volleyball showed determination in a 3–0 loss to USC Sumter on Monday night. The team battled hard in a competitive opening set and continued working together throughout the match. Ryder Bozeman delivered a strong defensive performance at the net with multiple blocks, while Gabi Zezza led the team with a .333 hitting percentage. The match offered valuable experience as Salkehatchie continues building consistency and strengthening its mental game. With two mor

USC Salkehatchie men’s soccer earned a hard-fought region victory with a decisive goal from Mason Divirgilio and a shutout performance from goalkeeper Cyril Vital. The winning play began when Lenny Mbimou delivered a well-placed through ball that sent Divirgilio past the Fire Ants’ final defender. With the goalkeeper rushing out to challenge him, Divirgilio calmly chipped the ball into the net. “Soccer is a player’s game, and today the Salkehatchie players not only played har

WALTERBORO, S.C. – USC Salkehatchie Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Lynch has announced the team’s 2026–27 schedule, featuring a challenging nonconference slate and a full Region 10 schedule as USC Salkehatchie prepares for another season inside “The Palace,” the gymnasium on the Walterboro campus. The Indians will officially open the 2026-27 campaign on Saturday, Oct. 31 against Fayetteville Tech at 3 p.m. before beginning a November schedule that will test Salk both at hom

USC Salkehatchie Volleyball secured its first conference win of the season with a thrilling 3–2 victory over USC Union. The match was a battle from beginning to end, with the teams trading points throughout all five sets. USC Salkehatchie remained focused under pressure and pulled together when it mattered most to earn the hard-fought win. “It was an absolute battle all five sets,” said the coach. “We went point for point, but in the end, we wanted it more and locked in to ea