PHOTOS: Gamecocks complete 'revenge tour,' complete perfect season with national title

The South Carolina Gamecocks’ emerged victorious from a close matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes to secure the national championship title with an undefeated season on April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes 87-75 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Freshman guard Tessa Johnson led the Gamecocks in scoring with 19 points, a career high. Johnson and senior center Kamilla Cardoso earned all-tournament honors. This is the third time that the Gamecocks earned an NCAA title, and the first with an undefeated season, making the team the 10th team to do so in the history of the tournament.

Gamecock women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley holds up the net at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 7, 2024, after making the last cut in celebration of winning the NCAA National Championship. This is Staley's third time coaching a team to the national championship.

Confetti falls as the Gamecock women's basketball team celebrates earning a national title on stage in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. This victory completed the "revenge tour" and an undefeated season for the Gamecocks.

Gamecock freshman guard Tessa Johnson completes a 3-point shot for the Gamecocks during the team's national championship victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Johnson scored a career-high 19 points for the Gamecocks, leading the team in scoring.

Gamecock senior center Kamilla Cardoso and Hawkeye fifth-year guard Gabbie Marshall fight for the ball during the the national championship game on April 7, 2024. Marshall tallied three steals for the Hawkeyes during the team's second consecutive loss in the championship game.

Gamecock freshman guard Tessa Johnson defends Hawkeye senior guard Caitlin Clark during the Gamecock 87-75 victory. Johnson was named to the NCAA All Tournament team after leading the Gamecocks in scoring during the championship game.

Senior guard Te-Hina Paopao drives the the basket during the national championship game in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 7, 2024. Paopao scored 15 points for the Gamecocks during the team's 87-75 victory.

Hawkeye senior guard Caitlin Clark attempts a 3-point shot against the defense of Kamilla Cardoso during the NCAA national championship game on April 7, 2024. Both Clark and Cardoso were named to the NCAA All Tournament team.

Junior guard Bree Hall attempts a 3-point shot for the Gamecocks during the national championship game on April 7, 2024. Hall totaled 7 points for the Gamecocks.

Gamecock freshman guard Tessa Johnson fights to grab the ball from Hawkeye junior guard Sydney Affolter in the final minutes of the national championship game on April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks fought back from an 11 point deficit to win the game 87-75.

The Gamecocks huddle after a foul is called during the NCAA national championship game in Cleveland, Ohio. Both teams showed off the members' physicality throughout the game, with the Gamecocks tallying 17 fouls and the Hawkeyes totaling 14 fouls.

Hawkeyes graduate guard Kate Martin attempts a basket against Gamecock sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins during the national championship game on April 7, 2024. Martin scored 16 points for the Hawkeyes during the South Carolina victory.

Senior center Kamilla Cardoso attempts a layup during the national championship game against the Hawkeyes on April 7, 2024. Cardoso scored 15 points for the Gamecocks with 17 rebounds to help secure the 87-75 victory over the Hawkeyes.

Hawkeye senior guard Caitlin Clark is on the floor after being fouled during the Hawkeye's match up with South Carolina on April 7, 2024. Clark scored 30 points for the Hawkeyes during the team's second consecutive loss in the national championship game.

Gamecock freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley attempts a 3-point shot against Hawkeye graduate guard Kate Martin during the NCAA championship game on April 7, 2024. Fulwiley scored 9 points for the Gamecocks enroute to the team's 87-75 victory.

Sophomore forward Chloe Kitts attempts a layup as the Gamecocks earn a national championship by defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75.

Freshman guard Tessa Johnson, junior guard Bree Hall, senior center Sakima Walker and senior guard Te-Hina Paopao hug in celebration after winning the national championship game. The Gamecocks completed a perfect, undefeated season ending in a national title for the first time in program history.

Senior center Kamilla Cardoso blows a kiss on the NCAA champion trophy on the court of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 8, 2024. Cardoso earned the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player award.