The Zags saw a 14-point lead evaporate in a South Carolina flurry and traded punches with the Gamecocks over the tense closing minutes. Instead, the Zags (37-1) had another “rock fight,” as Few called the West Virginia game, against the just-as-physical South Carolina. Gonzaga was not very good defensively in the first half in the eyes of their coach, despite holding South Carolina to 13-of-35 shooting. South Carolina made 9 of 13 shots during a four-minute stretch, reeling off 16 straight points to take a 67-65 lead. Gonzaga also closed in around South Carolina star Sindarius Thornwell, frustrating the NCAA Tournament’s leading scorer all game.

Source: thestar April 02, 2017 01:52 UTC