The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecocks progress to Elite Eight, defeating UCLA

South Carolina took on UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks struggled in the beginning, only scoring 32% of its shots in the first quarter. With some strong plays from senior guard Brea Beal, senior forward Aliyah Boston and junior center Kamilla Cardoso, the Gamecocks gained momentum. South Carolina beat the Bruins 59-43 and will progress to the Elite Eight tournament in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 27, 2023, to take on the University of Maryland. 

Senior guard Brea Beal looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament on March 27, 2023, against the University of Maryland.
Senior guard Brea Beal looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament on March 27, 2023, against the University of Maryland.
Senior forward Aliyah Boston goes in for a point during the match against UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
Senior forward Aliyah Boston goes in for a point during the match against UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
Senior forward Victaria Saxton attempts to block UCLA senior guard Charisma Osbourne's 3-point shot during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
Senior forward Victaria Saxton attempts to block UCLA senior guard Charisma Osbourne's 3-point shot during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament on March 27, 2023. 
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament on March 27, 2023. 
Sophomore guard Bree Hall attempts to make a point during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
Sophomore guard Bree Hall attempts to make a point during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
From left to right: Senior guard Brea Beal, redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson and senior forward Aliyah Boston chat during the last couple minutes of the match against UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43.
From left to right: Senior guard Brea Beal, redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson and senior forward Aliyah Boston chat during the last couple minutes of the match against UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43.
Sophomore forward Sania Feagin passes the ball to a teammate during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
Sophomore forward Sania Feagin passes the ball to a teammate during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament. 
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper watches the play during the match against UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament.
Freshman guard Talaysia Cooper watches the play during the match against UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament.
Freshman forward Chloe Kitts attempt to outmaneuver UCLA freshman forward Gabriela Jaquez during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Arena on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43.
Freshman forward Chloe Kitts attempt to outmaneuver UCLA freshman forward Gabriela Jaquez during the matchup between South Carolina and UCLA at Bon Secours Arena on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43.
The Gamecocks huddle up after the Sweet 16 win over UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament on March 27, 2023, against the University of Maryland. 
The Gamecocks huddle up after the Sweet 16 win over UCLA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on March 25, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Bruins 59-43 and will move on to the Elite Eight tournament on March 27, 2023, against the University of Maryland.