South Carolina vs Maryland women’s basketball live updates: Prediction, where to watch

South Carolina women’s basketball continues its national championship defense Friday against a Maryland team that may be getting hot at the right time. The Gamecocks powered past Indiana in the second round despite a valiant effort from the underdog Hoosiers, whereas the Terrapin were able to stave off Alabama in thrilling double overtime fashion.

The Gamecocks, who have won two of the past three national titles, are looking to make their fifth straight Final Four appearance and seventh total under Staley. Brenda Frese, meanwhile, is having a renaissance of sorts with the Terrapins. She is looking for her fourth Final Four appearance with Maryland and first since 2015. Frese also won a national championship on Maryland’s sideline in 2006.

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It’s a powerhouse coaching matchup in the Sweet 16, with the winner taking on the winner of North Carolina and Duke in the Birmingham 2 Region.

USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores, highlights and analysis throughout the game. Follow along.

South Carolina vs Maryland women’s basketball score

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This section will be updated throughout the game.

Due to North Carolina vs. Duke still ongoing, South Carolina vs. Maryland will not start on time down in Birmingham, Alabama. The Tar Heels and Blue Devils still have over six minutes to play in the fourth quarter, with Duke leading 41-32.

There has to be 30 minutes between the conclusion of the North Carolina-Duke game and the start South Carolina-Maryland for player warmups on the court.

Maryland brings a 43-18 record in the NCAA Tournament under coach Brenda Frese. Friday’s Sweet 16 game is the 12th Sweet 16 appearance that Frese has led Maryland to, which is making its 16th appearance in The Big Dance as a four seed or higher under her.

The Terrapins are 55-30 all-time in the NCAA Tournament in program history.

Shyanne Sellers is the catalyst between Maryland’s offense, both as a scorer and facilitator. The three-time All-Big Ten first-team selection has scored in double figures in 25 of Maryland’s 30 games this season.

As noted by Maryland’s game notes for Friday’s Sweet 16 game vs. South Carolina, Sellers ranks No. 12 on Maryland’s all-time scoring list with 1,666 career points and is third all-time in career assists at 518. She is the only player in Maryland history to have at least 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists in a career.

Maryland is making its fourth Sweet 16 appearance in the last five years on Friday vs. South Carolina.

South Carolina is making its 11th straight (12th overall) Sweet 16 appearance under Dawn Staley on Friday vs. Maryland. The Gamecocks are 7-4 in their previous 11 Sweet 16 appearances under Dawn Staley. 

Te-Hina Paopao has become the latest Gamecock to join South Carolina’s “Seat Belt Gang.” Learn more about the origins of the celebration here.

Maryland may have gotten some bulletin board material from Chloe Kitts, who all but guaranteed a win against the Terrapins. She referenced the game possibly being their last game before adding “it’s not gonna be.”

Greatness doesn’t just happen. Dawn Staley’s sustained success at South Carolina is no accident. Just ask the point guards who play for her.

Will South Carolina continue its title defense? Could LSU make another run in the post Angel Reese era? USA TODAY Network’s experts predict who will advance to the Final Four from the field of 16.

March makes celebrities. Just ask 3-year-old South Carolina fan Tay Harris, who has made waves for the beads containing South Carolina players’ names in her braids. While Tay’s braids may be the initial draw, her magnetic personality is what has made her one of March’s most popular figures in Greenville. Read more from Lulu Kesin.

South Carolina has the second-best odds to win the national championship entering the Sweet 16 on BetMGM. Meanwhile, Maryland has the second-highest odds to do so on BetMGM, at +17500 odds.

• 1. UConn (+135)
• 2. South Carolina (+180)
• 3. UCLA (+700)
• 4. Texas (+800)
• 5. Notre Dame (+1300)
• T-6. LSU (+3500)
• T-6. Duke (+3500)
• 8. USC (+4000)
• T-9. NC State (+5000)
• T-9. TCU (+5000)
• 11. Kansas State (+8000)
• 12. Oklahoma (+12500)
• 13. Ole Miss (+15000)
• 14. Maryland (+17500)
• 15. North Carolina (+20000)

No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 4 Maryland betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, March 28.

• Spread: (-17.5)
• Over/under: 150.5
• Moneyline: South Carolina (-3000) | Maryland (+1250)

South Carolina-Maryland expert predictions

Greenville News reporter Lulu Kesin’s prediction: South Carolina 77, Maryland 65

Look for a close, physical game where Staley’s team is tested but prevails with fluid offense and disciplined defense.

USA TODAY Network reporter Ehsan Kassim’s prediction: South Carolina 84, Maryland 66

The Gamecocks are not messing around in the postseason. They cruise to an easy victory as the defense swarms the Terrapins with too much pressure all game.

What time is South Carolina vs Maryland women’s basketball today?

• Date: Friday, March 28
• Time: 5 p.m. ET

South Carolina and Maryland are scheduled to tip off at 5 p.m. ET from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. on Friday.

What channel is South Carolina-Maryland women’s basketball today?

ESPN will nationally televise Friday’s Sweet 16 game between South Carolina and Maryland. Streaming options include the Women’s March Madness Live app and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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