COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Following the announcement of their region and seed on Selection Sunday, the South Carolina Women’s Basketball team is gearing up for their initial match in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament.
Below is a summary of all current details regarding Saturday’s contest.
WHEN IS THE GAME?
The Gamecocks are scheduled to compete on Saturday, March 21, commencing at 1 p.m.
WHERE IS THE GAME?
Colonial Life Arena will host the event.
WHO WILL THE GAMECOCKS BE PLAYING?
The Gamecocks are set to face the victor of Thursday’s First Four game, which pits No. 16 Southern against No. 16 Samford.
HOW CAN I WATCH THE GAME?
ABC will broadcast the match.
WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS?
To purchase tickets, please click or tap here.
WHERE CAN I WATCH WIS’S COVERAGE OF THE GAME?
WIS is expected to review the game during its Saturday sports segment and cover it on Palmetto Sports Daily, alongside sports journalists from our affiliated stations in Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston.
Additionally, an online web story summarizing the game will be made available.
Viewers can also tune into WIS’s inaugural ‘Chasing a Championship’ special, which chronicles the team’s path to this year’s March Madness event, airing March 17 at 7:30 p.m.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IF THE GAMECOCKS WIN?
Should the Gamecocks secure a victory, their next opponent will be the winner of the No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 Southern Cal match, also at Colonial Life Arena on March 23.
Advancing beyond the second round would send the team to Sacramento for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight stages. The Final Four competition is slated to be held in Phoenix.
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