The Gamecocks were up 32-31 at half as the Wolfpack were battling the top team in the country. Then, the South Carolina defense took over the game.

South Carolina just outscored NC State 29-6 in the third quarter. The Wolfpack are averaging 74 points per game in the tournament, and right now, they are not even on pace to get to 60.

If that defense continues for the last 7 minutes, South Carolina will be playing for the national championship.