Arkansas basketball squandered a 20-point lead but survived down the stretch, knocking off South Carolina in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team survived and advanced Wednesday at the SEC Tournament. Eleven days after an embarrassing loss at South Carolina, the Razorbacks nearly blew a 20-point lead against the Gamecocks but held on for a 72-68 first-round victory at Bridgestone Arena.

The Arkansas Razorbacks beat South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday in the opening round of the SEC tournament in Nashville. Though it wasn't without drama. The Razorbacks held a commanding 20-point lead in the second half,