Upstate answered back just before the eight minute mark when Whittington 's jumper tied the game 61 - 61 .
The Buccaneers responded with five consecutive points to lead 66 - 61 .
Upstate answered back just before the eight minute mark when Whittington 's jumper tied the game 61 - 61 , but the Buccaneers responded with five consecutive points to lead 66 - 61 .