The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: No. 3 South Carolina women's basketball defeats No. 8 Duke in fast-paced matchup

South Carolina achieved its 62nd straight home win Thursday night with a victory against No. 8 Duke 81-70. South Carolina had an offensive-heavy night and at one point led by 25 points. Junior forward Chloe Kitts had a standout performance, tying her career-high 21 points and having her third double-double of the season. Players who came off the bench also made an impact with each of them scoring at least 3 points in the matchup. The Gamecocks will now face the Horned Frogs of No. 9 Texas Christian University on Dec. 8, 2024.

Sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley attempts a layup while midair against two Duke defenders on Dec. 5, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Blue Devils 81-70.
Sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley attempts a layup while midair against two Duke defenders on Dec. 5, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Blue Devils 81-70.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts goes up for a layup against Duke defenders on Dec. 5, 2024. Kitts scored 21 points on the night.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts goes up for a layup against Duke defenders on Dec. 5, 2024. Kitts scored 21 points on the night.
Freshman forward Joyce Edwards steals the ball from a Duke University player on Dec. 5, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Edwards played 16 minutes in the Gamecock victory.
Freshman forward Joyce Edwards steals the ball from a Duke University player on Dec. 5, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Edwards played 16 minutes in the Gamecock victory.
Sophomore guard Tessa Johnson dribbles the ball to the basket against Duke defenders on Dec. 5, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Johnson had 6 points and one rebound.
Sophomore guard Tessa Johnson dribbles the ball to the basket against Duke defenders on Dec. 5, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Johnson had 6 points and one rebound.
Junior forward Ashlyn Watkins takes a free throw in the game against Duke University on Dec. 5, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Watkins had 6 points to end the night.
Junior forward Ashlyn Watkins takes a free throw in the game against Duke University on Dec. 5, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. Watkins had 6 points to end the night.
Junior guard Raven Johnson calls a timeout from the floor as two Duke players try to engage in a jump ball on Dec. 5, 2024. The Gamecocks held the lead for 38 minutes of play in the team’s victory against the Blue Devils.
Junior guard Raven Johnson calls a timeout from the floor as two Duke players try to engage in a jump ball on Dec. 5, 2024. The Gamecocks held the lead for 38 minutes of play in the team’s victory against the Blue Devils.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts and junior guard Raven Johnson attempt to rip the ball away from a Duke player on Dec. 5, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Blue Devils by a score of 81-70.
Junior forward Chloe Kitts and junior guard Raven Johnson attempt to rip the ball away from a Duke player on Dec. 5, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Blue Devils by a score of 81-70.
Former South Carolina women's basketball player and current WBNA player Aliyah Boston sits courtside as she watches her former team play Duke on Dec. 5, 2024. Boston played for the Gamecocks from 2019-2023.
Former South Carolina women's basketball player and current WBNA player Aliyah Boston sits courtside as she watches her former team play Duke on Dec. 5, 2024. Boston played for the Gamecocks from 2019-2023.
Freshman guard Maddy McDaniel goes up for a contested layup on Dec. 5, 2024, against a Duke defender at Colonial Life Arena. McDaniel had 7 points in her 15 minutes of play.
Freshman guard Maddy McDaniel goes up for a contested layup on Dec. 5, 2024, against a Duke defender at Colonial Life Arena. McDaniel had 7 points in her 15 minutes of play.
Senior forward Sania Feagin blocks a shot from a Duke player on Dec. 5, 2024. Feagin had two blocks and one rebound.
Senior forward Sania Feagin blocks a shot from a Duke player on Dec. 5, 2024. Feagin had two blocks and one rebound.