South Carolina’s season has ended.
The NIT revealed its 32-team field Sunday evening and the Gamecocks were not a part of it. USC’s year is over with a 17-16 record.
The NIT selection committee viewed Carolina’s record at 16-16, dismissing the victory over Division II Limestone on Dec. 27. The Gamecocks entered Sunday with an RPI of 89 and the 26th-toughest strength of schedule in the country. They had four “Quadrant 1” wins, including wins over NCAA tournament teams Auburn, Florida and Kentucky.
After a six-game losing streak Jan. 27-Feb. 13, USC went 4-3 over its final seven games.