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Madina Okot scored nine of her 23 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 3 South Carolina defeat No. 21 Louisville.

Coach Dawn Staley and teammates continue to push Okot to be more dominant in new role with team.

Okot's late-game scoring was crucial in the Gamecocks' 79-77 victory over the Cardinals.

Staley emphasized that getting the ball to the 6-foot-6 center in the paint is the team's primary offensive option.

LOUISVILLE, KY — With two minutes left, the crowd was on its feet hoping to see Louisville upset South Carolina women's basketball ,

But Madina Okot didn't want to let that happen.

Okot caught the ball as two defenders closed in on her, turned and scored, silencing the crowd. Then 33 seconds later she scored again.

The 6-foot-6 center had nine fou

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