Top 16 of 2016: DWB Upset Over No. 3 South Carolina

DURHAM, N.C. - As Duke Athletics nears the conclusion of 2016, we wanted to look back at some of the top moments that made it so extraordinary.

In this countdown titled, “Top 16 of 2016,” we have chosen 16 noteworthy events from the calendar year that encapsulated the spirit and success of Duke while also illuminating the growth and achievements that our athletic programs continue to attain.

The series, starting Friday, December 16, will continue daily until its conclusion on December 31.

No. 15: Women's Basketball Upsets No. 3 South Carolina

Behind a game-high 29 points from redshirt junior Rebecca Greenwell, the Duke women's basketball team took down No. 3 South Carolina on Dec. 4, 2016 in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The win was the Blue Devils first over a top-three opponent since Duke knocked off third-ranked Ohio State in 2009. Greenwell scored seven of her 29 points in the final five and a half minutes, while senior Oderah Chidom added 15 points in the win. The Blue Devils shot 50.0 percent from the field and gave the Gamecocks their first loss of the season. Following the win, the Blue Devils moved back into the Associated Press poll.

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