South Carolina volleyball returns home for two SEC matchups: Missouri on Friday, Oct. 23, and No. 14 Texas on Sunday, Oct. 25. The Gamecocks are looking to build on their 3-1 win over Ole Miss, their first SEC road victory of the season.

By the Numbers
  • South Carolina: 9-9 overall, 2-6 in SEC play.
  • Missouri: 11-8 overall, 4-3 in the SEC.
  • No. 14 Texas: 9-7 overall, 5-3 in the SEC.
  • South Carolina ranks fifth in the SEC in blocks per set, averaging 2.48.
Yes, But

The Gamecocks showed promise with a strong win at Ole Miss, hitting .333, but face two teams with winning conference records. Texas brings a potent attack led by Torrey Stafford, who averages 4.48 kills per set; Missouri arrives on a three-match winning streak.

State of Play
  • Missouri’s recent run includes wins over Auburn, Mississippi State and Alabama.
  • Texas opened SEC play 3-0 but has since lost to Oklahoma and Florida.
  • Friday’s match starts at 7 p.m.; Sunday’s is at 1 p.m. Both are at the Carolina Volleyball Center and stream on SEC Network+.
What’s Next

South Carolina will try to turn its home-court advantage into momentum against Missouri before taking on the higher-ranked Longhorns. Lincoln Street outside Colonial Life Arena will be closed Friday night, so fans should plan for the traffic change.

Bottom Line

A split would give the Gamecocks a valuable boost in conference play, but the weekend presents a demanding test against two SEC teams above them in the standings.