South Carolina is the #1 team in the country. Louisville was going to have to play one of their best games to steal a victory. They... did not.
Credit South Carolina for playing a great game but the Cards did not do themselves any favors. They missed layups. They committed unforced turnovers. They did not make a three point basket until 38 seconds left in the GAME. That said, the Cards were within striking distance the entire game. They even took the lead in the first half. But down the stretch when they needed a big play they just didn’t get it.