Defending champion South Carolina pulled away late to deny Maryland’s upset bid and advance to the Elite Eight.

MiLaysia Fulwley led No. 1 seed South Carolina to a gritty Sweet 16 win over No. 4 seed Maryland on Friday. Here's a recap of the highlights:

After the South Carolina women's basketball team survived a Sweet 16 scare against Maryland, Te-Hina Paopao said it "felt like a loss to us."

Defending national champion South Carolina survived a back-and-forth fourth quarter Friday, holding on to defeat Maryland 71-67 in the Sweet 16 in Birmingham, Alabama, behind 23 points from sophomore MiLaysia Fulwiley.

The Maryland Terrapins face the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 28 when the sweet 16 gets underway.

The Gamecocks practice at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Gamecocks will play the Maryland Terrapins in the Birmingham 2 regional of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Tracy Glantz [email protected] It’s time for South Carolina’s Sweet 16 game.

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Maryland Terrapins women with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Check out our South Carolina vs Maryland how-to-watch guide to see what free live streams are available ahead of tipoff.

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