Addi Mack's 35-point explosion stuns No. 1 South Carolina

Maryland's Addi Mack made a memorable statement in the season opener held in Paris, scoring an impressive 35 points against the top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. Though Maryland ultimately fell short, Mack's individual brilliance was undeniable, demonstrating efficient shooting with 14-of-20 field goals and adding 6 assists. Her performance included skillful drives, precise three-point shooting, and crafty moves around defenders.

This sophomore guard has a history of high-level play. As a freshman, Mack consistently scored in double figures. Her high school career at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis was exceptionally dominant, where she amassed 4,687 career points, surpassing NBA guard Jalen Suggs' scoring record at the school. Her senior year averages included 34.2 points per game. Mack comes from an athletic family, with her father being a two-sport collegiate athlete and her grandmother founding women's basketball and volleyball programs at North Dakota State University. Maryland's next home game is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at 1 p.m. against George Mason, kicking off a series of home games before a December 5th matchup at UConn.