Providence 7-footer Christ Essandoko announced his commitment to the Gamecocks on social media. He visited USC with his family over the weekend. The Gamecocks will be Essandoko’s third college stop. He started his career at St. Joseph’s before transferring to Providence.

After the South Carolina women's basketball team survived a Sweet 16 scare against Maryland, Te-Hina Paopao said it "felt like a loss to us."

COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball is disappointed that it's only the No ... which averages 41.5 points per game — not only the best in the nation but nearly 10 points more on average than the second-best team (Illinois-Chicago, 32.4).

The Blue Devils have a well-balanced attack, led by Toby Fournier and Ashlon Jackson, but they also have two other players who average right around 10 points per game as well. They are one of the best defensive teams in the country, and South Carolina has struggled with shot selection during March Madness, which could be problematic.

South Carolina has depth and defense on their side, ranking first in the nation in bench points per game (41.5) and fifth in blocks per game (5.9)

What channel is the South Carolina women's basketball vs Maryland March Madness game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.

This time her team , which is facing Maryland on Friday in the Sweet 16, is trying to repeat after going undefeated last season. ACC rivals Duke and North Carolina will meet in the other March Madness regional semifinal game in Birmingham,