The first meeting was one to forget for the Gamecocks, as UConn rolled into Colonial Life Arena and dominated its way into a 29-point road win, snapping South Carolina's 71-game home winning streak.

Whatever was said in that meeting, it sure resonated with Hield specifically. The 32-year-old went off for a game-high 33 points along with three rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal ...