Top-Ranked South Carolina Tops Maryland 101-93 in Paris Season Opener
Top-ranked South Carolina defeated No. 20 Maryland 101-93 in Paris in their season opener, despite a strong second-half comeback attempt by Maryland led by Addi Mack's 35 points. Joyce Edwards scored 23 points for the Gamecocks.
Columbia, SC, November 2, 2026 —
Top-ranked South Carolina opened their season with a victory, defeating No. 20 Maryland 101-93 in Paris. The game marked the season opener for both teams and was played on an international stage.
Despite a significant scoring effort from Maryland, South Carolina maintained their lead to secure the win. The Gamecocks were led in scoring by Joyce Edwards, who contributed 23 points to the team’s total.
Maryland mounted a strong comeback attempt in the second half of the contest. This push was spearheaded by Addi Mack, who delivered an impressive performance, scoring 35 points for the Terrapins. However, Maryland’s efforts ultimately fell short of overcoming South Carolina’s initial advantage.
The game took place in Paris, offering a unique setting for the collegiate basketball season’s commencement. Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the game’s international location were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wistv.com, see more information here.
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