PHOTOS: South Carolina women's basketball dominates in season opener against East Tennessee State

The Gamecock women's basketball team achieved a landslide win against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.The Gamecocks started out strong with a 29-6 lead just after the first quarter of the game and ultimately won 101-31. Prior to the game, the players, coaching staff and team staff were awarded their NCAA National Championship rings from the 2021-2022 season.

Photos by: Brodie Perry

Senior forward Aliyah Boston (center) reacts to seeing her National Championship ring. South Carolina played East Tennessee State on Nov. 7, 2022. The Gamecocks beat East Tennessee State 101- 31.

Senior guards Zia Cooke (left) and Olivia Thompson (right) smile during the ring ceremony. South Carolina played East Tennessee State on Nov. 7, 2022 and won 101-31.

Sophomore forward Sania Feagin (left) and head coach Dawn Staley (right) laugh together after Staley gives Feagin her national championship ring. South Carolina played East Tennessee State on Nov. 7, 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Buccaneers 101- 31.

Head coach Dawn Staley (right) and former Gamecock guard Destanni Henderson (left) embrace each other during the ring ceremony. Henderson now plays in the WNBA for the Indiana Fever.

Head coach Dawn Staley embraces athletic trainer Craig Oates while giving him his championship ring. South Carolina played East Tennessee State on Nov. 7, 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Buccaneers 101- 31.

Sophomore Sania Feagin attempts the contested layup during the fast break during South Carolina's matchup with East Tennessee State on Nov. 7, 2022. Feagin finished the game with 15 points.

FILE— Senior guard Zia Cooke gets open for the jump shot during the South Carolina game versus East Tennessee State on Nov. 7, 2022.

Redshirt freshman guard Raven Johnson gets ready to box out her opponent during free throws. Johnson scored nine points during South Carolina's 101-31 win over Eastern Tennessee State.

FILE— Senior forward Aliyah Boston stares down the referee as she prepares for her free-throw. South Carolina beat East Tennessee State 101-31 on Nov. 7, 2022. Boston was instrumental to the victory South Carolina got over Standford during their match on Nov. 20, 2022, scoring a total of 14 points in 29 min of play time.

Sophomore Sania Feagin celebrates her teammate on the bench with her team. South Carolina beat East Tennessee State 101-31 on Nov. 7, 2022.

Graduate student guard Kierra Fletcher (left) alongside senior guard Zia Cooke (center) and senior forward Aliyah Boston (on right) laugh on the bench before their first win of the season. South Carolina beat East Tennessee State 101-31 Nov. 7, 2022.