The Gamecocks are two wins from becoming the first team to repeat as champions since UConn won four straight from 2013-16.

Duke gave top-seeded South Carolina everything it could handle in their Elite Eight matchup Sunday, but the Gamecocks held off the Blue Devils to reach a fifth consecutive Final Four.

MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 23 points in the Gamecocks 71-67 Sweet 16 victory over Maryland on Friday. After Joyce Edwards and Bree Hall served as leading scorers earlier in the tournament, Fulwiley became the latest weapon for Duke to deal with ahead of today's showdown.

South Carolina has depth and defense on their side, ranking first in the nation in bench points per game (41.5) and fifth in blocks per game (5.9)

The Blue Devils have a well-balanced attack, led by Toby Fournier and Ashlon Jackson, but they also have two other players who average right around 10 points per game as well. They are one of the best defensive teams in the country, and South Carolina has struggled with shot selection during March Madness, which could be problematic.

As the Table Rock Complex Fire continues to spread, jumping the state line into Transylvania County, North Carolina, it has now become the largest mountain wildfire in South Carolina history. As of Saturday afternoon,

A fifth straight trip to the Final Four is on the line for the Gamecocks. Duke is back in the Elight Eight for the first time since 2013.