South Carolina coach Dawn Staley sat down to watch a second-round matchup between Alabama and Maryland on Monday, knowing that her team would face the victor in the Sweet 16. She was prepared to face either one, but she admits that she had a bias toward the Crimson Tide.

From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. The Gamecocks, winner of two of the past three national titles, are looking to make their fifth straight Final Four appearance and seventh total under Staley.

The No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins take on the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide in this women’s NCAA Tournament second-round matchup.

MiLaysia Fulwiley recaps the Gamecocks' persistent performance against 4-seed Maryland and discusses the factors that continue to lead them to success throughout the tournament.

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The Gamecocks were trailing at halftime for the second time this NCAA Tournament. The Terrapins were leading 33-31 at the half. South Carolina led all of the f

The No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks face the No. 18 Maryland Terrapins in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

MiLaysia Fulwiley floats one in to increase South Carolina's early lead against Maryland. Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name,

Dawn Staley has seen a lot of growth in South Carolina star guard MiLaysia Fulwiley over the last few months. The Gamecocks coach wasn't happy with the way the sophomore was playing on either end of the court on Friday,