GREENVILLE, S.C. — You’re in it with South Carolina until suddenly and all at once, you’re not.
Maryland became the latest repeat casualty in the undefeated champion’s run to a second title that carried on with the 86-75 win in the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. And though the Terrapins started strong, they couldn’t keep up with the continuous onslaught of Gamecocks.
Maryland became one of the few to take an early lead on South Carolina, 21-15, through one quarter. But the Terrapins sunk in the second, 23-9, amid foul trouble and waves of Gamecock subs who could start anywhere else.