South Carolina women's basketball beats Duke in Elite 8: Dawn Staley, Chloe Kitts photos

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Adhel Tac (15) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) celebrates after their Elite 8 win at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrating winning the Birmingham regional championship over the Duke Blue Devils 54-50 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: MiLaysia Fulwiley #12 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates winning the Birmingham regional championship over the Duke Blue Devils 54-50 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: The South Carolina Gamecocks react against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Head coach Dawn Staley leaves the court after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Chloe Kitts #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: The South Carolina Gamecocks react against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates winning the Birmingham regional championship over the Duke Blue Devils 54-50 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrating winning the Birmingham regional championship over the Duke Blue Devils 54-50 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley acknoledges fans after the team’s Elite 8 win at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks players celebrate with selifes after their Elite 8 win at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Regional MVP South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) cuts down the nets at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley gets a hug after her Gamecocks won their Elite 8 game at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Chloe Kitts #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks signs an autograph on a baby after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) celebrates as time expires on their Elite 8 game at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Bree Hall #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Bree Hall #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts with Te-Hina Paopao #0 during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Sania Feagin #20 and Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Sania Feagin #20 of the South Carolina Gamecocks drives to the basket against Toby Fournier #35 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Chloe Kitts #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks rebounds the ball against Jadyn Donovan #4 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: MiLaysia Fulwiley #12 of the South Carolina Gamecocks takes a shot over Oluchi Okananwa #5 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Joyce Edwards #8 of the South Carolina Gamecocks looses the ball against Vanessa de Jesus #2 and Jadyn Donovan #4 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half during the second half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Chloe Kitts #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks takes a shot over Delaney Thomas #12 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) battles South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) for control of a ball on the floor at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) and South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) try to control the ball before it goes out of bounds at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley shows anger at an official’s call during the Elite 8 game with South Carolina at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) gets a shot in the lane against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jordan Wood (13) drives against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) tries toget up a shot against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) and South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) shoots over South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) battles South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) for control of a ball on the floor at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley shows her displeasure with an official during the game with Duke at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) shoots in the lane as South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) falls at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) floats through the South Carolina Gamecocks defense for a shot in the Elite 8 game at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) slips past South Carolina Gamecocks forward Joyce Edwards (8) for a shot in the lane at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) drives against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) grabs a pass in the lane in front of South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) drives against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) attempts to drive with South Carolina Gamecocks guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) defending at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Toby Fournier #35 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a shot over Sania Feagin #20 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Reigan Richardson #24 of the Duke Blue Devils drives to the basket against Bree Hall #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Reigan Richardson #24 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a shot against Bree Hall #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Toby Fournier #35 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a shot against Sania Feagin #20 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first halfin the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks takes a shot against Jadyn Donovan #4 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks drives to the basket against Jadyn Donovan #4 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Bree Hall #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks brings the ball up the court against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks brings the ball up the court during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks brings the ball up the court during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Chloe Kitts #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks makes a move during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 30: Chloe Kitts #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks brings the ball up the court during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Delaney Thomas (12) tightly defends a shot by South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) slices between Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) and Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) as she attempts a drive into the lane at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) leaps in front of Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) who dumps the ball off to a teammate at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sania Feagin (20) shoots between Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) and Duke Blue Devils forward Jadyn Donovan (4) at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) drives against Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) drives against Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) and Duke Blue Devils forward Jadyn Donovan (4) rebound at Legacy Arena. South Carolina defeated Duke 54-50 to advance to the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News