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March Madness 2025: South Carolina advances to 5th straight Final Four, outlasting Duke for 54-50 win

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.

Duke's Ashlon Jackson missed a 3-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation that would have given the Blue Devils the lead. Chloe Kitts clinched the victory by knocking down two free throws for the final margin.