As expected, the Gamecocks delivered when it mattered most- but it wasn't easy. Indiana pushed South Carolina to the brink and made them work for the win, forcing fans to hold their breath until the final buzzer. As the Gamecocks punched their ticket to the Sweet 16, social media lit up with reactions that perfectly captured the rollercoaster of emotion.
Many fans were left catching their breath after the back-and-forth battle. One fan summed up the frustration perfectly:
But when the game was on the line, the Gamecocks turned up the heat, and they delivered. Fans couldn't help but wonder what was said in the locker room.
And of course, no Gamecock win is complete without giving props to Dawn Staley, who once again proved why she is one of the best in the game. Fans did not hold back their praise: