The Maryland men's basketball team is set to face South Carolina on December 19 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. This matchup is notable as it marks their first meeting since a 2005 NIT semifinal. Maryland leads the all-time series 31-27 and this will be the inaugural game held in Baltimore. The Terps have previously faced the Gamecocks as conference rivals and are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 2002 NCAA Championship this season. Ticket information and broadcast details will be released soon.

By the Numbers
  • This will be the 59th all-time meeting between Maryland and South Carolina.
  • The Terps have a 31-27 lead in the all-time series with a 19-7 record against the Gamecocks in College Park.
State of Play
  • This is the fourth non-conference game announced for the Terps this season.
  • The Terps will have home games against major teams like Illinois, Indiana, and UCLA throughout the season.
What's Next

Further details regarding tip-off times, ticket sales, and television coverage for the South Carolina game will be shared in the coming weeks. The full non-conference schedule will also be released shortly.

Bottom Line

This matchup not only revives a historic rivalry but also kicks off a celebratory season for Maryland basketball, promising to engage fans with various promotions surrounding the 25th anniversary of the 2002 championship.