South Carolina tops Maryland 101-93 in Paris opener
The No. 1 ranked Gamecocks opened their 2026‑27 season with a 101-93 win over No. 20 Maryland at Adidas Arena in Paris, setting the tone for a strong start.
Key points
- South Carolina led 26-5 early and never trailed, holding a 31-point advantage at one point.
- South Carolina shot 49.3% overall and 50% from beyond the arc.
- Maryland’s Addi Mack scored 31 of her 35 points in the second half.
- Coach Dawn Staley noted the game was a "tale of two halves.
- South Carolina will return to the U.S. to face No. 12 North Carolina next week.
South Carolina defeats Maryland 101-93 in Paris season opener
On Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, the No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks opened the 2026‑27 women’s basketball season with a 101‑93 victory over No. 20 Maryland at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France.
The Gamecocks began the game with a 26‑5 run, eventually leading by as many as 31 points.
South Carolina shot over 50% for most of the contest and finished with a 49.3% field‑goal percentage and 50% from three‑point range.
Maryland’s sophomore guard Addi Mack scored 31 of her career‑high 35 points in the second half.
South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards contributed 23 points.
“It was a tale of two halves,” Coach Dawn Staley said after the game.
The win leaves South Carolina 1‑0 on the season. The team will return to the United States later this week and prepare for a matchup with No. 12 North Carolina on Sunday.
Your questions, answered
Where did South Carolina play their season opener?
They played at Adidas Arena in Paris, France.
How many points did Addi Mack score?
Addi Mack scored 35 points, 31 of them in the second half.
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