It was the University of Arkansas’ game to win.
The Razorbacks led by 13 with 15:37 to play and were dominating with their defense. They were forcing South Carolina to shoot threes. Anytime the Gamecocks drove into the paint they were subject to having their pockets picked or be heavily defended.
Then, a cold front moved across the Arkansas bench and within too few minutes the lead was gone. The game was suddenly tied with 9:39 to play.
It was the same old song and too many verses to count for the Razorbacks. Daniel Gafford, who will be playing in the NBA next season, was forgotten.