Defending Champion South Carolina Advances to Final Four with 54-50 Win Over Duke

South Carolina's women's basketball team advanced to the Final Four on March 31, 2025, with a narrow 54-50 victory over Duke in a high-stakes NCAA Tournament match. The defending champion Gamecocks, led by coach Dawn Staley, have now reached the national semifinals for the fifth consecutive year.

Chloe Kitts, who scored 14 points and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the region, hit crucial free throws in the final moments to secure the win. The team will next face the winner of the Texas-TCU game in Tampa, Florida, as they continue their push for another championship run.