BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Chloe Kitts scored 14 points and defending national champion South Carolina reached the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight year, beating Duke 54-50 on Sunday.

South Carolina advanced to its fifth consecutive Final Four with a victory over Duke on Sunday, but it wasn't easy for the defending national champions in a 54-50 win. The Blue Devils dominated the third quarter and took a 38-32 lead with 2:27 remaining in the frame before the Gamecocks composed themselves and took control.

Senior Bree Hall isn't worried about the noise on social media as the Gamecocks prep for Duke in the Elite Eight on Sunday.

The 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament has reached the Elite Eight, and the first matchup of the Regional Final round sees the defending national champion and Regional 2 Birmingham 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks going against the 2 seed Duke Blue Devils on Sunday, March 30 at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Ala.

The defending champs overcame a determined Maryland team to earn a 71-67 win behind a massive performance from MiLaysia Fulwiley.

South Carolina women's basketball is en route to its fifth straight Elite Eight mainly because of MiLaysia Fulwiley's performance against Maryland.

MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 23 points, including a go-ahead layup with 2:22 left, and Chloe Kitts added 15 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 1 seed South Carolina beat fourth-seeded Maryland 71-67 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.