NC State falls in Final Four to South Carolina, 78-59

South Carolina showed exactly why it is the best team in the country with a dominant third quarter that quickly turned a tight game into a runaway. NC State played the Gamecocks even for a half, but unfortunately the Wolfpack went cold right as South Carolina went nuclear. South Carolina outscored State 29-6 in the third to establish a 24-point lead heading into the fourth, and that was that. Four Factors ... NC State South Carolina ... NC State South Carolina eFG% 37.1 56.1 TO% 16.8 21.1 OR% 24.4 36.4 FTR 29.0 6.1 Pace and Efficiency Team Pts Poss OFF_EFF...