South Carolina beats Maryland 101-93 in Paris opener

South Carolina opened its women’s basketball season with a 101-93 win over Maryland in Paris, overcoming a second-half rally after building a 28-point halftime lead. The top-ranked Gamecocks led 61-33 at the break and were ahead by as many as 31 points. Maryland cut the margin to six late in the game, but South Carolina held on to secure the season-opening victory for both teams. Maryland guard Addi Mack led all scorers with a career-high 35 points, including 31 after halftime. She made six of 10 shots from three-point range and scored 17 points in the third quarter, as the Terrapins trimmed the deficit to 78-59 entering the fourth. Maryland continued its comeback in the final period. After South Carolina restored some separation with a 7-0 run, the Terrapins made another push, and Trinity Jones’s three-pointer brought them within 96-90 in the closing seconds. South Carolina converted late free throws to preserve the lead. Joyce Edwards led South Carolina with 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Agot Makeer scored 20 points, while Jerzy Robinson and Tessa Johnson added 15 apiece. Jordan Lee contributed 13 points. South Carolina had five players score in double figures....