PHOTOS: Gamecock women's basketball advances through 1st 2 rounds of NCAA Women's Tournament

No. 1 overall seed South Carolina women's basketball kicked off its 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament run with a 91-39 first-round victory over No. 16 seed Presbyterian on Friday, March 22. The Gamecocks then defeated No. 8 North Carolina 88-41 in the second round on Sunday to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. The Gamecocks will now travel to Albany, New York, where it will take on the the winner of Monday's game between No. 5 seed Oklahoma and No. 4 seed Indiana.

The Gamecock bench celebrates after a 3-point shot is made during South Carolina's game against North Carolina in round two of the NCAA Women's Tournament on March 24, 2024. The Gamecocks put up nine 3-pointers in its 88-41 victory over the Tar Heels.

Sophomore guard Raven Johnson signals for a play during South Carolina’s game against Presbyterian in round one of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament on March 22, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Johnson scored 11 points in nearly 27 minutes of playing time for the Gamecocks in its 91-39 victory over the Blue Hose.

Senior guard Te-Hina Paopao drives the ball down the court for South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Tournament against North Carolina on March 24, 2024. Paopao had six assists in the Gamecocks' 88-41 victory over the Tar Heels.

Freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, senior guard Te-Hina Paopao and sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins share a laugh during South Carolina’s game against Presbyterian in round one of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament on March 22, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks advanced to round two of the tournament following a 91-39 win against the Blue Hose.

Head coach Dawn Staley smiles as South Carolina leads in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Tournament against North Carolina on March 24, 2024. Staley and the Gamecocks are looking to secure their fifth trip to the Final Four.

Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins watches for the rebound during South Carolina’s game against Presbyterian in round one of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament on March 22, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Watkins had eight total rebounds in the Gamecocks’ 91-39 win over the Blue Hose.

Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins goes up for a shot in South Carolina's second-round game against North Carolina in the NCAA Women’s Tournament on March 24, 2024. Watkins had 11 points in the 88-41 victory over the Tar Heels.

Sophomore forward Chloe Kitts goes up for a shot during South Carolina’s game against Presbyterian in round one of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament on March 22, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Kitts led the team in scoring with 21 points in the Gamecocks’ 91-39 victory over the Blue Hose.

Freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley prepares to shoot in South Carolina's second-round game against North Carolina in the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament on March 24, 2024. Fulwiley scored 20 points in the Gamecocks’ 88-41 win over the Tar Heels.

Head coach Dawn Staley speaks to members of the press following South Carolina’s game against Presbyterian in round one of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Tournament on March 22, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Following a second-round victory against North Carolina, South Carolina will travel to Albany, New York to compete in the Sweet Sixteen on March 29.