SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WFLA) – The University of South Florida women’s basketball team fell short of making their first Sweet 16 appearance losing to No. 1 seed North Carolina State.

Elena Tsineke led the way for the Bulls with 22 points.

The Bulls advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in their seven tournament appearances in program history.

They defeated the Washington State Cougars in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. It was the first tournament victory for the team since 2016.