2017 NCAA Tournament GameThread: #7 South Carolina Gamecocks vs #10 Marquette Golden Eagles

It's time for the first Marquette NCAA tournament game in four years. If you're not excited, please consult a doctor.

By Brewtown Andy@brewtownandy Mar 17, 2017, 6:00pm CDT

THE VITALS: #7 South Carolina Gamecocks (22-10) vs #10 Marquette Golden Eagles (19-12)

THE TIME: 8:50pm Central

THE LOCATION: Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina

THE AUDIO/VISUAL: TBS (TV) - March Madness Live (streaming) - 540 ESPN (radio)

THE LINE: Marquette +1

THE PROJECTION: KenPom gives Marquette a 52% chance of victory, with a predicted score of 74-73.

MARQUETTE PROBABLE LINEUP

Matt Heldt (2.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg)
Sam Hauser (8.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.4 apg)
Duane Wilson (4.8 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.0 spg)
Andrew Rowsey (11.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 2.3 apg)
Markus Howard (13.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.2 apg)

SOUTH CAROLINA PROBABLE LINEUP

Chris Silva (9.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.3 bpg)
P.J. Dozier (13.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.7 spg)
Sindarius Thornwell (21.0 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.2 spg)
Duane Notice (10.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.0 spg)
Hassani Gravett (3.6 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1.5 apg)