March Madness 2026: How to watch the South Carolina vs. Southern first-round game at the women's NCAA basketball tournament

Liz KocanContributing Writer Sat, 21 March 2026 at 11:05 am UTC·3 min read The No. 16 Southern University Jaguars defeated Samford 65-53 on Thursday during the First Four to earn their spot in the NCAA Tournament's round of 64. They will now face the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2026 March Madness tournament at the Gamecocks' home court, Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The first round matchup will be on Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m. ET, and the game will air nationally on ABC and streams on ESPN Unlimited. For a complete breakdown of key dates and how to watch every game, we've got you covered. Here's a look at how to watch the entire tournament from the first...