Championship celebration

City of Columbia hosts parade, celebration for the national champion Gamecocks women's basketball team

Posted on: April 11, 2017; Updated on: April 11, 2017

The city of Columbia hosted a parade and celebration for the national champion Gamecocks women's basketball team. The parade Sunday (April 9) drew thousands of fans to downtown Columbia and the South Carolina Statehouse.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from the event.

The team arrives at the South Carolina Statehouse at the end of the parade celebrating the NCAA National Championship in women's basketball.
The women's basketball team was greeted by a huge crowd at the South Carolina Statehouse at the end of the parade down Main Street.
Injured senior standout Alaina Coates joins the celebration.
University President Harris Pastides and first lady Patricia Moore-Pastides attended the festivities.
The women's basketball team celebrates the NCAA National Championship at the Statehouse.
Players greet fans during the parade and celebration down Columbia's Main Street.
Players enjoy their moment in the spotlight celebrating the NCAA National Championship at the South Carolina Statehouse.

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Topics: Students, Alumni, University President, Recognition