PHOTOS: South Carolina suffers defeat in Final Four matchup against Iowa

The Women’s 2023 Final Four game saw an intense matchup between the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the University of Iowa at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on March 31, 2023. Iowa held the lead throughout the majority of the game. In the end, the Gamecocks lost against the Hawkeyes 77-73, snapping its 42 win streak.

Senior guard Zia Cooke steps back and shoots a pull-up jumper on Iowa’s defense at the Women’s Final Four match on March 31, 2023. Cooke scored 24 points, making up a third of South Carolina's total.

The Gamecock women's basketball team takes charge and storms the court with the support of the USC cheerleading team for its Final Four match against the University of Iowa on March 31, 2023. The Gamecocks fell to the Hawkeyes 77-73.

Senior forward Victaria Saxton wins the tip-off against the University of Iowa at the start of the Women’s Final Four match on March 31, 2023. The Gamecocks were defeated by the Hawkeyes 77-73.

Senior forward Laeticia Amihere attempts a layup during the Women’s Final Four match on March 31, 2023. Amihere added 8 points in her 15 minutes of play to the Gamecocks' 73 points.

Head coach Dawn Staley gives a high-five to freshman forward Chloe Kitts during warm-ups against the University of Iowa at the Women's Final Four match on March 31, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Hawkeyes 77-74

Gamecock fans cheer on and support their team at the Women’s Final Four match on March 31, 2023. Despite their loud cheers, the Gamecocks fell to the Hawkeyes 77-73.

Senior guard Brea Beal locks in and gets ready to defend Hawkeye junior guard Caitlin Clark during the Women’s Final Four match on March 31, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Hawkeyes 77-73

Head coach Dawn Staley pulls her team together for a timeout during the second half to keep them calm and collected during the Women’s Final Four match on March 31, 2023. Staley was just named back-to-back Naismith Women's Coach of the Year.

Senior forward Victaria Saxton goes in for a layup while holding off the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Women’s Final Four match on March 31, 2023. The Gamecocks fell to the Hawkeyes 77-73, ending its 42-game winning streak.

Senior forward Aliyah Boston and redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson share their post-game thoughts and feelings about the Women’s Final Four match against Iowa on March 31, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Hawkeyes 77-73, ending its 42-game winning streak.