Thornwell 's final two points would give the home side a 67 - 61 lead with just 36 seconds to play .
The Gamecocks were able to hold off any counter attacks and secure just the second win over Vanderbilt in the last eight meetings .
Thornwell 's final two points would give the home side a 67 - 61 lead with just 36 seconds to play , and the Gamecocks were able to hold off any counter attacks and secure just the second win over Vanderbilt in the last eight meetings .