South Carolina Edges Out Virginia Tech 79-77 in Nail-Biting Finish

B.J. Mack's late layup and Sean Pedulla's turnover in the final seconds seal the game for South Carolina

Sean Pedulla of Virginia Tech, who scored a game-high 26 points, turned the ball over in the final seconds, allowing South Carolina to secure a 79-77 victory.
Despite a strong second-half performance from Pedulla, Virginia Tech could not overcome a 30-23 rebounding disadvantage and a 56.4% shooting percentage from South Carolina.
Five players from South Carolina scored in double figures, led by Myles Stute with 21 points and B.J. Mack with 19 points.
Hunter Cattoor added 13 points for Virginia Tech but struggled with his shooting, making only 4 of 12 shots from the field.
South Carolina took control of the game in the first half, outscoring Virginia Tech 38-31, and maintained their lead despite a strong comeback attempt from Virginia Tech in the second half.