COLUMBIA, S.C. – Last year in Albany, New York, Dawn Staley and South Carolina ended Indiana’s season in the Sweet Sixteen.
A year later, the Gamecocks again ended IU’s season in the second round of the NCAA tournament, 64-53, at Colonial Life Arena.
Indiana was a heavy underdog entering the game – South Carolina was favored by 22.5 points – but it had momentum in the first half. The Hoosiers led 26-25 at halftime. It was a promising first start for Indiana, fueled by its defense.
South Carolina scored seven points in the game’s first five minutes but managed just two points in the final 4:59 of the opening quarter.