Again and again, Oregon State women’s basketball would stretch its lead just to the point of seeming in complete control, only for South Carolina to come storming back.
The Gamecocks never led Friday in a clash of top-15 teams but still managed to produce a thrilling contest before ultimately falling short against the Beavers, 70-68, in the semifinals of the Vancouver Showcase.
In the early going, South Carolina (3-2) simply could not get going from long distance in the early going, shooting 1-for-8 on 3-pointers in the first three quarters a day after hitting a season-high 11 against East Tennessee State.