Let's not kid ourselves, people. The Hoop Dogs found a way to lose to the Palmetto State Poultry a couple of weeks ago, so there's no particular reason to suspect they won't find a way to lose to the Gamecocks this afternoon, too. Yeah, it's in Stegeman Coliseum, but an absolute inability to win on the road doth not a home court advantage make.

Are we in for what seems briefly to be a breakthrough win yet again, will we be treated to one more heartbreaking nailbiter, or is something novel in store? Feel free to join the conversation in the comments below.

Go 'Dawgs!