Gamecocks advance to Final Four with 86-75 win over Maryland

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -

South Carolina went on a 9-1 run, but Maryland follows it up with a 9-2 run of its own. Terrapins lead 14-13 at the first media timeout of the first quarter.

Brea Beal leads the Gamecocks halfway through the first quarter but then Maryland came and started taking the lead.

The quarter ended with a score of 21-15 with Maryland in the lead.

End 1Q | It's a battle out there but no one's giving in. Time for a little work 🚧

USC 15, UMD 21
— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) March 27, 2023

South Carolina struggles through the first quarter, trailing Maryland 21-15 after 10 minutes.

Gamecocks without a field goal in the final 4:42 and shooting just 33% from the field, 4-11 in layups.

Five turnovers turn into six points for Maryland #Gamecocks
— Julia Westerman (@JuliaWesterman) March 27, 2023

During the second quarter with under five minutes left in the game, Aliyah A. Boston brought the score to 24-23 before a timeout was called.

Zia Cooke with a big three extended the lead by four, USC 32, UMD 28.

After a close call in the second quarter, the Gamecocks came out on top, ending the quarter with a 38-30 score.

South Carolina looks more like itself to close out the first half, leading Maryland 38-30.

Still shooting just 41%, but USC closes out making five of its last seven FGs. Aliyah Boston leads the Gamecocks with 12 pts, five reb. Terps' Abby Meyers 14pts, four reb #Gamecocks
— Julia Westerman (@JuliaWesterman) March 28, 2023

The third quarter was seen with the largest lead of the night for the Gamecocks, Zia Cooke and Aliyah Boston both made double-figures, USC 48, UMD 36.

END 3Q | This is a BEAUTIFUL sound 😍

USC 62, UMD 50 pic.twitter.com/mkkaPmGcpJ
— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) March 28, 2023

Boston reached a double-double at 20 points and 10 rebounds.

WE’LL SEE YOU IN DALLAS FAMS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/5LTyzz5iRR
— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) March 28, 2023

The gamecocks won with a score of 86-75.

The Gamecocks are FINAL FOUR BOUND! pic.twitter.com/f1xFUTZbDo
— Julia Westerman (@JuliaWesterman) March 28, 2023

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— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) March 27, 2023

The last time the teams played against each other was Nov. 11 when the Gamecocks won, 81-56.

This season South Carolina is 8-0 against ranked teams including wins over four teams currently in the top 10.

South Carolina leads the way again this season at 9.0 blocks per game.

South Carolina has set several records this season, including their current 41-game win streak.

The Gamecocks have also set a new SEC record for blocked shots in a season (315), which is the second most in NCAA history.

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