Game Site: Columbia, SC Game Synposis: #20 N.C. State ran out to a big lead in the first half and coasted from there to knock off USC on its home court, 86-73. The Wolfpack, behind the shooting of guards Whitey Bell and Lou Pucillo, ended the first twenty minutes with a fifteen point lead. The Gamecocks cut the lead to five in the second half but were unable to get closer, especially without sophomore forward Walt Hudson who scored 15 points but fouled out with ten minutes left. The loss was Carolina's first of the year as the Gamecocks dropped to 2-1.