A strong showing in Hoover was not enough to sneak South Carolina into the NCAA tournament.
The Gamecocks will not be a part of the postseason for the second time in three years after making it 15 consecutive years before that.
USC was a bubble team entering Monday due to a 13-17 SEC record, a No. 32 RPI and a No. 10 strength of schedule.
Losing eight consecutive series to close the year ultimately cost South Carolina.
The Gamecocks finish the season 35-25.