NC State rallies by South Carolina 63-61 (AP)

 
Brandon Costner had 21 points and Farnold Degand added 14 as North Carolina State rallied from a nine-point second-half deficit to beat South Carolina 63-61 at the Old Spice Classic on Friday. North Carolina State (3-1) also got nine points and eight rebounds from J.J. Hickson in advancing to Sunday's championship game. [link]

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