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The South Carolina softball team needed a big moment to galvanize its postseason hopes. In the Gamecocks’ first game on Sunday afternoon, that moment came on an early grand slam from Aniyah Black, which helped them secure a 5-1 win. South Carolina (36-24, 8-16 SEC) spent much of its second contest of the afternoon looking for a big, difference-making play. But the Gamecocks were unable to find one, or avenge a defeat to Duke earlier in the NCAA Tournament, in a 10-1 loss that eliminated South Carolina from postseason contention in the Durham Regional final. [GamecockCentral for $1: In-depth co…