South Carolina has depth and defense on their side, ranking first in the nation in bench points per game (41.5) and fifth in blocks per game (5.9)

Duke remained within striking distance throughout the game, keeping the Gamecocks below their season scoring average with a stifling defensive performa

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley inked a new deal with the school in January 2025 worth over $25 million in total.

Duke was led by 18 points and six rebounds from Toby Fournier, Ashlon Jackson adding 13 points with six assists. Chloe Kitts led South Carolina with 14 points and four rebounds, Sania Feagin adding 12 points and Te-Hina Paopao 9. The Blue Devils finished the day shooting 31.7% (19-of-60) from the field, South Carolina shooting 43.2% (19-of-44).

University of South Carolina’s Sania Feagin (20) passes around Duke’s Toby Fournier (35) during the first half of action at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in the Birmingham 2 regional of the NCAA Tournament. Tracy Glantz [email protected]

Dawn Staley and No. 1 South Carolina vs Kara Lawson and No. 2 Duke in the Elite Eight of March Madness. Follow along for live score updates.

It's Duke women's basketball vs South Carolina in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon. Follow our live score updates.

Duke gave top-seeded South Carolina everything it could handle in their Elite Eight matchup Sunday, but the Gamecocks held off the Blue Devils to reach a fifth consecutive Final Four.

South Carolina women's basketball and Dawn Staley beat Maryland in the Sweet 16. Here's an update for the Gamecocks' March Madness bracket.