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 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

When USC Salkehatchie baseball takes the field today, it carries forward a program that began with Coach Jess Dannelly. Dannelly founded the USC Salkehatchie baseball program in 1975 and became its first head coach. What began under his leadership grew into a program that has welcomed generations of student-athletes and become an important part of USC Salkehatchie Athletics. “Without Coach Dannelly, we would not have the baseball program we have today. More than 50 years

At USC Salkehatchie’s Walterboro campus, Gavin Ward found a place to grow as a student, an athlete, and a person. His time with the men’s basketball program helped prepare him for his next chapter; playing basketball at William & Mary. Ward, a Charleston, South Carolina, native and business major, played for USC Salkehatchie under Head Coach Matt Lynch. During the 2025 season, his performance caught the attention of William & Mary’s basketball staff. After watching Ward play

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its 2025–26 Academic All-American selections, celebrating student-athletes and programs that maintain exceptional grade point averages while competing at the collegiate level. Twenty-two student-athletes from the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie have been named to this year’s academic teams for earning a two-term GPA of 3.60 or higher.

The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie is pleased to announce the appointment of Coach Dani Aquino as interim athletic director and Coach Ashleigh Anderson as interim assistant athletic director. The appointments ensure strong leadership and operational continuity for the university’s sports programs and student-athletes. "I am grateful to both Coach Aquino and Coach Anderson for their willingness to serve," said Dean April Cone. "I am confident in their ability to pro

The USC Salkehatchie Baseball team hosted its annual fundraiser golf tournament April 17, 2026 at Sweetwater Country Club in Barnwell, S.C. We would like to thank all who made this tournament a huge success. We sincerely appreciate the support we continue to receive from you each year. We would also like to thank Sweetwater Country Club for hosting us again this year. A huge thank you goes out to Marian Easterlin and Emmy Lou Brown for their assistance in making the tournamen

USC Salkehatchie athletics celebrated the contributions of 19 student-athletes during a special Sophomore Recognition ceremony held this past Sunday, April 19. The event, which took place at the final home game of the season, honored the departing class for their dedication to the Salkehatchie baseball program and their commitment to excellence on and off the field. The sophomores were joined on the diamond for a pre-game tribute. These players have been instrumental in the t

Softball standout Emasue Kay has been named the Kesia Brown State Farm Student-Athlete of the Month for April 2026. A native of Newberry, South Carolina, Kay has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence both on the softball diamond and in the classroom. Maintaining a 3.95 GPA, Kay exemplifies the true meaning of a student-athlete, balancing a rigorous academic schedule with the demands of collegiate competition. Kay was nominated for the honor by Head Softball Coa

USC Salkehatchie celebrated the contributions of ten standout sophomore softball players during a special recognition ceremony held today at the final home game of the season. The ceremony honored the leadership and dedication of these student-athletes, who have been integral to the Indians' program during their tenure. Each sophomore was recognized on the field for their commitment to excellence, both in the classroom and on the diamond. "These young women have represented U

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie is proud to announce that Madison Kerry and James Logan Bass have been named the 2026 Female and Male Athletes of the Year. The honors were presented during the annual Academic Awards Reception held on April 14 at Marvin Park. The Athlete of the Year awards recognize students who demonstrate exceptional skill, leadership, and sportsmanship while representing USC Salkehatchie. "Our student-athletes balance rigorous academic schedules w

Enjoy these pictures from the USC Salkehatchie softball game against Gaston.

USC Salkehatchie athletics is proud to announce that sophomore Dalashia Brunson has been named the Kesia Brown State Farm Student-Athlete of the Month for March 2026.

Photos from the March 22 baseball games against USC Sumter.