Just over a year since their most recent defeat, the top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks have been knocked off their perch.
The No. 8 North Carolina State Wolfpack defeated South Carolina, 54-46, on the road to end the Gamecocks' 29-game winning streak on Thursday night. It was South Carolina's first home loss since Mar. 3, 2019.
North Carolina State led, 48-46, with under a minute to play when senior forward Kayla Jones hit a 3-pointer to essentially secure the victory. Jones finished with a team-high 16 points and 12 rebounds.
South Carolina sophomores Zia Cooke and Aliyah Boston—who were both included on the John R.