South Carolina Gamecocks Face Duke Blue Devils in Elite Eight Showdown

The South Carolina Gamecocks, ranked No. 2, are set to face the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils in a highly anticipated Elite Eight matchup of the NCAA Tournament this Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT. This game marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, with South Carolina having previously triumphed 81-70 in their Dec. 6 matchup.

South Carolina comes into this game with an impressive 33-3 record, boasting an 18-1 mark in the SEC. Their dominance has been on full display throughout the season, with key performances coming from *Chloe Kitts*, who leads the Gamecocks in offensive rebounds with 2.9 per game. The Gamecocks also average 5.8 made 3-pointers per game, surpassing Duke’s defensive average of 4.4.

On the other side, *Duke* holds a record of 29-7, with an 18-4 record in ACC play. The Blue Devils have a solid 34.0% shooting average from beyond the arc, ranking seventh in the ACC. Despite their strong offense, they face a challenge in terms of shooting efficiency, as South Carolina’s opponents have shot just 35.3% against them.

When we look at key players, *Te-Hina Paopao* has been a steady presence for the Gamecocks, shooting 36.4% from three-point range and averaging 9.5 points per game. *MiLaysia Fulwiley* has also been crucial, averaging 13.8 points and two steals over the past ten games. For Duke, *Taina Mair* has been a consistent contributor, posting 6.8 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals, while *Ashlon Jackson* is averaging 12.3 points over the last ten games.

As for their recent form, South Carolina is on an absolute tear, winning all 10 of their last games. They’ve averaged 81.4 points per game during this stretch, dominating in nearly every facet of the game, including rebounds, assists, and blocks. Meanwhile, Duke has gone 9-1 over their last 10, averaging 67.1 points and showcasing a tough defensive game.

The stakes are high for both teams as they battle for a spot in the Final Four. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds.

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South Carolina vs Maryland Predictions – Gamecocks Are the Clear Favorite

In a highly anticipated Sweet Sixteen matchup, the South Carolina Gamecocks are poised as the heavy favorite to take on Maryland in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament this Friday. South Carolina heads into the game as the clear favorite, with Maryland coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Alabama that kept their hopes alive.

Both teams have shown their resilience throughout the season, picking up significant wins along the way, and both will be battle-tested as they face off in this crucial contest. But what do the experts think about this matchup?

ESPN recently revealed its predictions for the game, and the Gamecocks were a unanimous choice across the board. Here’s how the experts see it:

• Andrea Adelson: South Carolina 70, Maryland 55
• Kendra Andrews: South Carolina 73, Maryland 59
• Katie Barnes: South Carolina 75, Maryland 59
• Charlie Creme: South Carolina 68, Maryland 47
• Kevin Pelton: South Carolina 84, Maryland 68
• Alexa Philippou: South Carolina 81, Maryland 67
• Michael Voepel: South Carolina 85, Maryland 70

One of the key reasons behind this overwhelming support for South Carolina comes from ESPN’s Charlie Creme, who highlighted the Gamecocks’ depth as a major advantage in their tournament run. “Depth. Having the ability to play as many as 10 players, use multiple combinations, and rely on the most productive bench in the country gives Dawn Staley a game-planning advantage,” Creme explained. “She can pivot off what isn’t working until she finds what does. From fifth-year senior Te-Hina Paopao to freshman Joyce Edwards, seven different players led the Gamecocks in scoring in a game this season. At some point this tournament, the Gamecocks will need that one individual to step up for a big moment. That time isn’t now.”

As the Gamecocks prepare for this highly anticipated showdown, they’ll rely on their depth and versatility to push them through to the Elite Eight.

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