The Gamecocks received their championship rings in a ceremony at Colonial Life Arena on Monday night. One ring recognized the SEC regular season and tournament championships and the other recognized the national championship.
The ceremony was also attended by G-Hive members, South Carolina’s special membership level for fans.
The FAMS got autographs from the team and had the opportunity to pose for photos with the national championship trophies. Dawn Staley posed with fans at the “Gamecock throne.”. They got to munch on pizza, sliders, chicken, and cookies.
The rings did not arrive in time for the banner unveiling on November 14, so South Carolina decided to present the rings at a fan event on Monday.
The national championship rings have gold and white diamonds. On one side is the national championship logo, and on the other is the player’s name and number around the Final Four logo. On top are the three championship trophies. The top unscrews and can be worn as a necklace. Inside the top is a replica court and the logo for last season’s motto, “Love.”
The SEC championship rings have white diamonds and replicas of the regular season and tournament trophies on one side with the player’s name and number on the other.
Brad Muller, the voice of the Gamecocks, emceed the event. Rings were awarded to team managers, practice players, staff, coaches, and players. Mary Worley’s son Hayes eagerly ran on stage to accept her ring.
Addressing the crowd, Dawn Staley began by congratulating the football team for beating Clemson. Later, Sania Feagin dropped her ring and was chided by Staley, “You’re not supposed to do that.”
After the ceremony, Feagin showed off her rings. She said her mother has the other rings she has won for the other championships.
“I think I have one finger left,” she said.
Feagin let me try on her ring and I did not drop it.
The event was attended by a couple thousand fans.
“A long time ago, we didn’t have this many people show up at the games,” Muller joked.
