BIRMINGHAM, Ala. − South Carolina women's basketball survived a tight Sweet 16 game against No. 4 Maryland on Friday and after a 71-67 win, is playing in its fifth straight Elite Eight.

Editor's note: Follow UConn vs. USC women's basketball live updates from their Elite Eight game in March Madness. SPOKANE, Washington — With or without JuJu Watkins, USC's goal remains the same.