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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:

Defending champion South Carolina pulled away late to deny Maryland’s upset bid and advance to the Elite Eight.

The Gamecocks practice at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Gamecocks will play the Maryland Terrapins in the Birmingham 2 regional of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Tracy Glantz [email protected] It’s time for South Carolina’s Sweet 16 game.

Westtown product Kaylene Smikle helped the Terrapins come close to dethroning the reigning champions. But MiLaysia Fulwiley's 23 points led the Gamecocks as they escaped late with a 71-67 win.

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“I’m just really proud to be part of the Seat Belt Gang,” Paopao said Sunday after recording a career-high four blocks and two steals in South Carolina’s 64-53 win over Indiana. The win advanced the team to its 11th consecutive Sweet 16, the second-longest streak in the nation.

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