The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock women's basketball advances to national championship in dominant win over NC State

The South Carolina Gamecocks delivered a decisive victory to the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the first of two semifinal games at the 2024 Women’s Final Four matchup on April 5, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Wolf Pack 78-59 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH.

Senior center Kamilla Cardoso wins the tip off against former Gamecock and current Wolf Pack, junior guard Saniya Rivers. South Carolina's decisive second half of play resulted in a 78-59 victory over NC State.
Senior center Kamilla Cardoso wins the tip off against former Gamecock and current Wolf Pack, junior guard Saniya Rivers. South Carolina's decisive second half of play resulted in a 78-59 victory over NC State.
Sophomore guard Raven Johnson plays defense during the Gamecocks' matchup with the Wolf Pack. Johnson earned her 16th double digit game during the Gamecock victory.
Sophomore guard Raven Johnson plays defense during the Gamecocks' matchup with the Wolf Pack. Johnson earned her 16th double digit game during the Gamecock victory.
Sophomore forward Chloe Kitts and sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins fight for the ball during the NCAA semifinal matchup of South Carolina and NC State. The Gamecocks limited the Wolf Pack to only 6 points in the third quarter.
Sophomore forward Chloe Kitts and sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins fight for the ball during the NCAA semifinal matchup of South Carolina and NC State. The Gamecocks limited the Wolf Pack to only 6 points in the third quarter.
Junior guard Bree Hall (left) and junior forward Sania Feagin (right) chest bump in celebration of Hall scoring a 3-point shot. Hall played 23 minutes for the Gamecocks during its NCAA tournament semi-final victory over the Wolf Pack.
Junior guard Bree Hall (left) and junior forward Sania Feagin (right) chest bump in celebration of Hall scoring a 3-point shot. Hall played 23 minutes for the Gamecocks during its NCAA tournament semi-final victory over the Wolf Pack.
Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins scores a layup for the Gamecocks during its NCAA semifinal victory on April 5, 2024. Watkins played 29 minutes and scored 8 points for the Gamecocks.
Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins scores a layup for the Gamecocks during its NCAA semifinal victory on April 5, 2024. Watkins played 29 minutes and scored 8 points for the Gamecocks.
Sophomore guard Raven Johnson stares down former teammate and Wolf Pack junior guard Saniya Rivers after scoring a 3-point shot. Johnson scored 13 points with five assists, helping the Gamecocks advance to the National Championship game.
Sophomore guard Raven Johnson stares down former teammate and Wolf Pack junior guard Saniya Rivers after scoring a 3-point shot. Johnson scored 13 points with five assists, helping the Gamecocks advance to the National Championship game.
Gamecock sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins defends the ball during South Carolina's game against NC State. Watkins led the team in rebounds with 20 during the team's 78-59 victory on April 5, 2024.
Gamecock sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins defends the ball during South Carolina's game against NC State. Watkins led the team in rebounds with 20 during the team's 78-59 victory on April 5, 2024.
Freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley drives to the basket as the Gamecocks defeat the Wolf Pack 78-59. Fulwiley scored 7 points for the Gamecocks in its NCAA semifinal game.
Freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley drives to the basket as the Gamecocks defeat the Wolf Pack 78-59. Fulwiley scored 7 points for the Gamecocks in its NCAA semifinal game.
Junior forward Sania Feagin blocks the ball as the Gamecocks take on the Wolf Pack on April 5, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. Feagin scored 6 points with three rebounds for the Gamecocks.
Junior forward Sania Feagin blocks the ball as the Gamecocks take on the Wolf Pack on April 5, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. Feagin scored 6 points with three rebounds for the Gamecocks.
Senior center Kamilla Cardoso shoots a free throw during the Gamecock victory over NC State on April 5, 2024. Cardoso led the team in scoring with 22 points.
Senior center Kamilla Cardoso shoots a free throw during the Gamecock victory over NC State on April 5, 2024. Cardoso led the team in scoring with 22 points.