March 31, 2006

South Carolina’s basketball team was welcomed back to Columbia Friday afternoon with a rousing crowd at the Colonial Center after winning its second straight NIT title.

USC head coach Dave Odom spoke to the crowd and then senior captains Tarence Kinsey and Rocky Trice both addressed the fans – thanking them for their support all season through the good and bad.

USC set an NIT record with 10 straight wins, handing Coach Odom his 100th career win at USC.