No. 1 South Carolina opens season vs Maryland in Paris
The gist
Top-ranked South Carolina opens its season against No. 17 Maryland on Nov. 2 in Paris.
Dawn Staley starts her 19th season with three players on the Naismith watch list.
How it unfolded
- Nov 28, 2025 -29, 2026South Carolina hosts the inaugural PowHER Player Classic, a tournament featuring three HBCUs.
- Oct 20, 2026South Carolina leads the preseason AP Top 25, its fifth time at No. 1 in seven years.
- Oct 23, 2026South Carolina plays Benedict in exhibition action at Colonial Life Arena.