In a close contest, the South Carolina Gamecocks hung on to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 54-50 in the women’s Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four. It is South Carolina’s fifth consecutive women’s Final Four appearance.

Dawn Staley took a victory lap around the court, giving high-fives to fans and South Carolina's band and even autographing the rear end of a baby's pants. The Gamecocks' coach has her team back in a familiar place — the Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament.