South Carolina Advances to Fifth Straight Women's Final Four

The South Carolina Gamecocks secured their fifth consecutive trip to the women's NCAA Final Four by defeating the Duke Blue Devils 54-50 in a tightly contested Elite Eight matchup. South Carolina, led by Chloe Kitts with 14 points and Sania Feagin with 12, overcame a challenging game that saw them struggle against Duke's defense and face a rebounding disadvantage. Despite trailing entering the fourth quarter, the Gamecocks executed a late-game surge, allowing them to clinch the victory and continue their quest for back-to-back championships. The Gamecocks will face the winner of the Texas-TCU game in the Final Four, scheduled for April 4 in Tampa, Florida. Duke's Toby Fournier was a standout performer for her team, scoring 18 points in a losing effort. South Carolina’s head coach Dawn Staley emphasized the need for improvement as they advance in the tournament.