Takeaways from Maryland women’s basketball’s season-ending loss to South Carolina
The Terps held a one-point lead with three minutes left, but turnovers ruined Maryland’s hope of an upset.
The Terps held a one-point lead with three minutes left, but turnovers ruined Maryland’s hope of an upset.
The Terps overcame a halftime deficit in round one and looks to avoid another sluggish start against the Crimson Tide.
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