South Carolina Earns No.1 Seed, Hosts March21 Opener
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COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina enters the 2026 NCAA women's tournament as a No. 1 seed in the Sacramento 4 Regional, and will host the winner of the No. 16 play-in between Samford and Southern on March 21 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC. The selection show aired Sunday, March 15, after the NCAA released top 16 seeds a day earlier. UConn earned the No. 1 overall seed; UCLA, Texas and South Carolina comprise the four No. 1s. Samford secured its tournament spot by winning the SoCon tournament, with local fan events announced. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Samford wins SoCon tournament to earn a play-in berth.
- 2. NCAA releases top 16 seeds on March 14, 2026.
- 3. Selection Sunday announces full bracket and regional seeds on March 15, 2026.
- 4. First Four/play-in games scheduled for March 18–19, 2026.
- 5. South Carolina's first-round game set for March 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.
Why it matters
This is a big moment for South Carolina and Samford fans. If you love college basketball, it's a must-watch game. Check your local ABC channel for the 1 p.m. ET game on March 21. Plan your day around it. It's a chance to see top-seeded talent in action.
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