Claim: South Carolina Gamecocks, which competed as an independent before 1997, was disqualified from the Southeastern Conference in 1997 and failed to qualify in eleven Women's College World Series.
Evidence: In 1991, the Gamecocks joined the Southeastern Conference when it increased its membership to 12 schools and split into two divisions. Women's beach volleyball competed as an independent before joining the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association for the 2016 season (2015–16 school year).