The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina women's basketball advances to national championship after victory over Louisville

With a 72-59 victory over No. 1 Louisville on Friday April, 1, South Carolina has officially advanced to the NCAA National Championship game on Sunday, April 3. 

Gamecocks bench celebrates South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Gamecocks bench celebrates South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Destanni Henderson shoots inside the paint during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Destanni Henderson shoots inside the paint during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Head Coach Dawn Staley watches the Gamecocks defense during the fourth quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Head Coach Dawn Staley watches the Gamecocks defense during the fourth quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Zia Cooke drives the ball inside the paint during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022 to advance to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Zia Cooke drives the ball inside the paint during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022 to advance to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Brea Beal goes for a layup during the second quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Brea Beal goes for a layup during the second quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Senior guard Destanni Henderson smiles at junior guard Brea Beal during the fourth quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022 to advance to the National Championship game.
Senior guard Destanni Henderson smiles at junior guard Brea Beal during the fourth quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022 to advance to the National Championship game.
South Carolina fans filled the section behind the Gamecocks bench during South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022. South Carolina advanced to play in the national championship game with the win.
South Carolina fans filled the section behind the Gamecocks bench during South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022. South Carolina advanced to play in the national championship game with the win.
Junior forward Aliyah Boston pushes the ball past defenders during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior forward Aliyah Boston pushes the ball past defenders during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Freshman guard Saniya Rivers goes for a layup during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Freshman guard Saniya Rivers goes for a layup during the first quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Destanni Henderson drives the ball down the court during the fourth quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Destanni Henderson drives the ball down the court during the fourth quarter of South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Destanni Henderson speaks to the media after South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior guard Destanni Henderson speaks to the media after South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior forward Aliyah Boston speaks to the media after South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.
Junior forward Aliyah Boston speaks to the media after South Carolina's 72-59 victory over Louisville on April 1, 2022, advancing to the National Championship game.