South Carolina is back in action at Colonial Life Arena this Saturday, squaring off against Mississippi State. The game tips off at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
The Gamecocks, holding an 11-15 record and a 2-11 mark in conference play, are looking to bounce back after a tough 76-62 loss to No. 12 Florida earlier this week.
Meanwhile, Mississippi State is riding high after a victory over Auburn in Starkville. This matchup marks the only regular-season meeting between these two teams.
Halftime Recap: South Carolina executed a slick out-of-bounds play, setting up an alley-oop for Sharavjamts.
Johnson added a smooth drive for two points, while EJ Walker nailed a three-pointer. Mississippi State quickly countered with an easy basket.
Sharavjamts showcased his skills again with a strong drive. Heading into halftime, the Gamecocks held a seven-point lead, 46-39, after both teams missed their final possessions of the half.
2:36 First Half: Johnson hit a floater to extend the Gamecocks' lead, followed by a three-pointer from Strong that prompted a Mississippi State timeout.
Knox powered through for a basket and drew a foul. The Bulldogs answered with four quick points, but Meechie Johnson responded with a deep three.
Epps managed to get a fortunate bounce on his three-pointer. Mississippi State surged with an 8-0 run to trim the Gamecocks' lead to just three points, 37-34.
7:59 First Half: Ellis tied the game with a three-point play and then connected with Sharavjamts for a crowd-pleasing alley-oop, giving South Carolina the lead.
Ellis further extended the advantage with a three-pointer, but Mississippi State quickly answered with one of their own. The Gamecocks maintained a four-point edge, 26-22.
11:38 First Half: Mississippi State came out of a timeout with a score, but Knox responded with a powerful drive for two.
Sharavjamts tied things up with an emphatic dunk. After missing an open three, the Gamecocks saw Mississippi State capitalize with a successful shot from beyond the arc to retake the lead.
Ellis was poised to convert a three-point play as the teams headed into another timeout, with Mississippi State up 15-14.
This game is shaping up to be a thrilling contest, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities early on. Keep an eye on how the Gamecocks adjust in the second half as they aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage.