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No. 3 South Carolina women handle No. 8 Duke for third straight win

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Dec 5, 2024 10:11 PM ET

Despite being outscored by nine points in the fourth quarter, the South Carolina women's team held on to defeat No. 8 Duke 81-70.

After taking a 5-4 lead less than two minutes into the game, the Gamecocks never trailed again and led by as much as 25.

Goodnight, sleep tight. The Gamecocks WON tonight pic.twitter.com/pw4LC54qfr
— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) December 6, 2024

South Carolina had three players in double figures, headlined by Chloe Kitts.

Kitts averages 10.9 points and eight rebounds per game this season, yet she went above those numbers on Thursday. Kitts finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds, good for her third double-double of the season.

Chloe Kitts tonight

• 21 points
• 11 rebounds
• 9/14 FG

South Carolina BEATS DUKE pic.twitter.com/amkuHata3S
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) December 6, 2024

Sania Feagin had 11 points and two steals, while Te-Hina Paopao had 11 points for the Gamecocks.

Delaney Thomas was excellent for the Blue Devils, scoring 14 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting. Taina Mair also had 14 points, while Oluchi Okananwa added 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

Duke will return home to face Virginia Tech and Wofford over its next two games.

South Carolina's next game will be on Sunday against No. 9 TCU.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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