South Carolina defeats SC State 95-70

South Carolina Dominates SC State in Statement Win

In a lopsided affair, the South Carolina Gamecocks (HOME) cruised to a 95-70 victory over visiting Southern Conference opponent, SC State, at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday night.

The Gamecocks' dominance was evident from the opening tip-off, as they quickly established their tempo and never looked back. By halftime, South Carolina had built a 46-33 lead, which only grew wider in the second half. The final margin of 25 points served as a testament to the program's resurgence under new head coach.

Mike Sharavjamts led all scorers with 15 points on an impressive 83.3% shooting performance from the field, including zero three-point attempts made. His supporting cast was equally impressive, with Myles Stute hauling in seven rebounds and chipping in 15 points of his own while adding five assists to his stat line.

On the other side, Jayden Johnson led SC State's scoring attack with a well-rounded 23 points, paired with six assists. Despite putting up solid individual numbers, the Bulldogs struggled to contain the Gamecocks' relentless offense, which shot an impressive 59% from the field (29/49).

The advanced statistics painted a clear picture of South Carolina's superiority. The Gamecocks boasted an eFG% of 65.3%, a True Shooting percentage of 72.8%, and an ORtg of 101.4. Meanwhile, SC State struggled with efficiency, shooting just 42% from the field (26/62) and struggling to defend against the fast break.

With this statement win, South Carolina moves one step closer to establishing themselves as a top-tier program in the country. The win over an SEC opponent serves as a significant boost to their resume, especially given the conference's reputation for competitiveness.

For SC State, the tough road ahead lies in front of them. As they continue to navigate non-conference play, this loss may serve as a wake-up call to refocus and reinvigorate their season.