The South Carolina Gamecocks softball team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college softball. The team joined the Southeastern Conference in 1997 when the conference began to sponsor the sport. Prior to 1997, the team competed as an independent. Home games are played at Beckham Field, which sits adjacent to Sarge Frye Field. The softball team has won three SEC titles and participated in three Women's College World Series. Their all-time record is 1265-664-6 (.656).