No. 4-seed Maryland women’s basketball walked onto the court in Birmingham, Alabama, looking to slay Goliath No. 1-seed South Carolina as a 17 point underdog. And the Terps performed far better than most pundits expected, leading for almost 17 minutes, and by as much as six points in the second half.

Defending champion South Carolina pulled away late to deny Maryland’s upset bid and advance to the Elite Eight.