South Carolina defeats The Citadel 71-55

South Carolina Dominates Non-Conference Showdown at Home

In a dominant performance, the South Carolina Gamecocks cruised to an 71-55 victory over visiting The Citadel Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday night.

The Citadel came into the game looking for its second win of the season, but it was clear from the opening tip that the Bulldogs were in for a long night. South Carolina's Meechie Johnson led the way with 19 points, including 3-3 shooting from beyond the arc, while Mike Sharavjamts chipped in with 14 points and 7 rebounds to help his team build an early lead.

The Citadel struggled to find its rhythm on offense, going just 21-57 from the field for 37.0% shooting. Carter Kingsbury led The Citadel's effort with 18 points, but it was clear that the Bulldogs were outmatched by South Carolina's depth and athleticism.

As the game wore on, the deficit continued to grow, with South Carolina building a 16-point lead at halftime. The Citadel made some valiant efforts to cut into that margin in the second half, but ultimately fell short against the Gamecocks' stifling defense.

The final score was a 71-55 victory for South Carolina, which improved its record to 6-0 on the season while dropping The Citadel's record to 1-3. For South Carolina, this was a significant win in its non-conference schedule and another step towards building momentum heading into conference play.

Game Stats:

South Carolina (HOME):

Field Goals: 25/59 (42.0%)

2-Point FG: 22/36 (61.1%)

3-Point FG: 3/23 (13.0%)

Free Throws: 18/21 (86.0%)

Rebounds: 40

Assists: 10

Turnovers: 9

The Citadel (AWAY):

Field Goals: 21/57 (37.0%)

2-Point FG: 19/38 (50.0%)

3-Point FG: 2/19 (11.0%)

Free Throws: 11/20 (55.0%)

Rebounds: 32

Assists: 9

Turnovers: 9