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

By Liz KocanYahoo Sports

The first round of the women's March Madness college basketball tournament is here; here's how to tune in to theSouth Carolina vs. Southern game today.

The Southern University Jaguars will face the South Carolina Gamecocks at the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Saturday, here's how to watch. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) Sean Rayford via Getty Images 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 round to the Championship Final. How to watch South Carolina vs. Southern at the women's March Madness tournament: Date: March 21, 2026 Time: 1 p.