The journey for a sixth-straight gold medal got underway on Sunday morning for the United States as they opened up their group play schedule against Senegal.

Check out how the USABWNT’s chase for gold began in Rio.

Always proud of you @De11eDonne. A leader on and off the court and an inspiration to many. Proud you represent Delaware and the USA #Rio2016

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) August 7, 2016

"Ties her own record" #GOAT https://t.co/VkjnhUGy0v

— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) August 7, 2016

.@DianaTaurasi was on ??? today against Senegal. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/lEaQqaU6eS

— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 7, 2016

.@usabasketball with a statement win over Senegal.

121 pts is a new U.S. Olympic record for points in a game. pic.twitter.com/bAXYd9XVSQ

— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 7, 2016

U.S. women beat Senegal 121-56 in Olympic opener, setting largest margin of victory and single-game scoring record for points.

— ESPN Women's Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) August 7, 2016

#USA defeats #SEN 121-56 to open up #Rio2016 action for @usabasketball! #USABWNT pic.twitter.com/90RHjGyLnq

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 7, 2016

FACT: The #USA women ? teams have now scored 100 or more points 15x in their 62 @Olympics contests. @teamusa #Rio2016

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 7, 2016

#USA leads #SEN 94-38 heading to the 4th on Taurasi's 15p, Fowles' 7r, Bird's 8a. #Rio2016 #USABWNT pic.twitter.com/dOExsdE9o4

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 7, 2016

FACT: heading into #Rio2016 the #USA women had hit the century mark 14 times in Olympic ? play. #USABWNT @TeamUSA

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 7, 2016

That 5th 3-pointer by @DianaTaurasi just tied her own U.S. Olympic single-game record for 3s made. #USABWNT #Rio2016

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 7, 2016

64 points at half ?

— JayneAppel Marinelli (@jayneappel) August 7, 2016

#USA leads #SEN 64-21 on Taurasi's 12p, Bird's 7a & Griner's 4r. #Rio2016 #USABWNT pic.twitter.com/BrPOaldOd1

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 7, 2016

For those wondering single game record for @usabasketball in Olympics is 114 points against China in 2012 and Spain in 1992

— Doug Feinberg (@DougFeinberg) August 7, 2016

#USA leads #SEN 35-9 after 1q on Diana Taurasi's 12. #Rio2016 #Basketball #USABWNT pic.twitter.com/rgiLhD0A2x

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 7, 2016

It's game time as @usabasketball's #USABWNT opens up #Rio2016 action vs. Senegal! ??⛹?? pic.twitter.com/09SXTeVRk3

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 7, 2016

⏰15 MINUTES until tipoff!

Women's @usabasketball is READY! ?? pic.twitter.com/JIpvRXcoY9

— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 7, 2016

In honor of @dawnstaley first game in Rio today…Good Luck ? didn't know you were so flexible pic.twitter.com/DHJ4vIREkk

— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) August 7, 2016

It's Game Day for @usabasketball's #USABWNT… 11am/et vs. Senegal! #USABWNT #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/GwIT3pICYg

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 7, 2016

Off to ??⛹?? Game 1 vs. Senegal! #USABWNT #Rio2016 #TeamUSA https://t.co/1Akj1G0MfM

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 7, 2016

Game 1 at 11am ET vs Senegal!! ???#Rio2016

— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) August 7, 2016

Ready for ??⛹?? Game 1! #Rio2016 #USABWNT pic.twitter.com/lP8ZWWMHGY

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 7, 2016