National champions and academic standouts take center stage as South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate top student-athletes at Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, S.C. | Excellence in competition, the classroom, and the community took the spotlight Monday night as South Carolina Gamecocks Athletics hosted its annual Gamecock Gala, honoring the program’s top student-athletes from the 2025–26 academic year at Colonial Life Arena.
Leading the night’s honors was senior diving standout Sophie Verzyl, who captured the prestigious President’s Award — the department’s highest individual honor recognizing excellence in athletics, academics, leadership, and service.
