Maryland and South Carolina Set for Rare Baltimore Showdown
The Maryland Terrapins will host the South Carolina Gamecocks on December 19 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, marking the first meeting between the two schools in the city in more than two decades and the first since 2005. The contest is part of Maryland’s nonconference schedule, which also includes games against Georgetown, Virginia, Tennessee and several other opponents.
A Look Back at a Forgotten Rivalry
Maryland holds a 31‑27 advantage in the all‑time series, a statistic that adds intrigue to a rivalry that once defined the early years of both programs when they competed in the Southern Conference and later the Atlantic Coast Conference from 1925 to 1971.
The game is the fourth nonconference matchup announced for Maryland this season, joining contests against Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Rutgers, UCLA, USC and Wisconsin as part of the Big Ten schedule. South Carolina, meanwhile, brings its own brand of grit and experience to a venue that has hosted numerous historic moments.
Fans can expect a competitive atmosphere as the Terrapins look to extend their lead in the series while the Gamecocks aim to flip the script. The matchup will be broadcast nationally, drawing attention to a season that promises plenty of twists and turns.