Maryland shot 16 free throws in the first half and led South Carolina 32-31 at the break. The Terrapins only shot two total free throws in the second half, and both came on a shooting foul in the third quarter. UM shot zero free throws in the fourth.

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:

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.

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

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South Carolina edged Maryland and Duke to win the Birmingham Regional 2 and advance to its fifth straight Final Four. Let’s wrap up the weekend with a notebook. Like Butter MiLaysia Fulwiley broke in her butter-themed player edition shoes with a pretty good game.

Dawn Staley and No. 1 South Carolina vs Kara Lawson and No. 2 Duke in the Elite Eight of March Madness. Follow along for live score updates.

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