Tyler Herro poured in 19 points, including the go-ahead 3 with 25.8 seconds left and two clinching free throws to help the Wildcats beat third-seeded Houston 62-58 in the Midwest Region.
Zion Williamson soared for a two-handed, rim-rattling, crowd-thrilling alley-oop slam that gave Duke its biggest lead during a tight tussle against Virginia Tech in the East Region semifinals.
Matt McQuaid could not believe LSU was giving Michigan State freshmen Aaron Henry and Gabe Brown so much room at the 3-point line.
The euphoria of reaching the Elite Eight for the first time in 33 years had already worn off and Auburn coach Bruce Pearl was left to arrange his bravest smile on his face.
The Gamecocks lost for the sixth time in seven SEC games Friday night, dropping their series opener to Auburn 4-2.
A big second inning from Auburn proved to be the difference maker on Friday as the Tigers (21-5, 5-2 SEC) took game one of the series from the University of South Carolina baseball team (16-10, 1-6 SEC ), 4-2, Friday night at Founders Park.
Grayson Byrd went 3-for-3 with a home run and Davis Sharpe pitched 6.0 strong innings to lead No. 15 Clemson to a 6-4 victory over Virginia Tech at Union Park on Friday night.
No. 16 South Carolina softball dropped a hard-fought 8-5 game in the series opener at No. 8 LSU on Friday night at Tiger Park.
ABC Columbia has learned one member of the Gamecock basketball team is transferring from the program.
AC Flora football coach Collin Drafts is leaving the program after two seasons.
