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Johnson, Knox lead balanced South Carolina past Oklahoma 85-76

Meechie Johnson scored 20 points and South Carolina beat Oklahoma 85-76 and ended its three-game losing streak

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Myles Stute - Scores 11, grabs six boards Stute finished with 11 points (3-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 85-76 victory over Oklahoma.

Impact The 6-7 senior was held to single-digit scoring in his four previous games and had hit just 30.0 percent (6-of-20) of his 3-pointers in that span. He also missed all three of his free throws in the three games, all of which the Gamecocks lost. South Carolina takes on Texas A&M on Saturday. The team will be going for consecutive wins for the first time since the SEC slate started.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Strong - Puts up 17 points Strong registered 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 85-76 win over Oklahoma.

Impact After scoring 30 points in the Jan. 6 win over LSU, Strong has been limited to a combined 28 points in his next three games. The Gamecocks lost all three games, so they may need Strong to take more of the offense to get some W's. The 6-8 junior is averaging 11.5 points on 48.8 percent from the field.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Ellis - Called day-to-day Ellis (ankle) has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma but is now considered day-to-day.

Impact South Carolina said Saturday that Ellis would be "out indefinitely," but he's seemingly made strides in his recovery from a sprained left ankle and is now merely day-to-day. Ellis's next chance to play will come Saturday at Texas A&M.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Women's CBK Top 25: Iowa Cracks Top 10, Duke Enters Poll

Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two year, Iowa State and Notre Dame fell out of the poll and Duke entered it in a week with...

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Women's CBK Top 25: Iowa Cracks Top 10, Duke Enters Poll

Filip Jovic's career-high 23 points power Auburn in 71-67 win over South Carolina

Filip Jovic scored a career-high 23 points and Auburn held off a last-minute rally by South Carolina, defeating the Gamecocks 71-67

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pratt and Stony Brook earn 112-106 OT win over Charleston (SC)

Erik Pratt scored 39 points, including seven in double, as the Stony Brook Seawolves took down the Charleston (SC) Cougars 112-106 on Saturday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson - Scores 17, deals six assists Johnson closed Saturday's 71-67 loss to Auburn with 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Johnson has been consistently with playmaking with 5.8 assists in his last five SEC games with no fewer than five assists. His scoring has not been as steady, but he is averaging 15.0 points in that span with highs of 29 and lows of nine. The 6-2 senior is leading the Gamecocks with 14.8 points.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Knox - Scores 12, snags nine boards Knox produced 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 71-67 loss to Auburn.

Impact Knox was one rebound shy of his second double-double in the last three games. The Gamecocks have lost all three, despite 10.3 points on 52.6 percent from the field and 7.7 rebounds from the 6-5 senior in that span. The USF transfer has made just three of his last 14 3-point attempts (21.4 percent).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Ellis - Out indefinitely Ellis (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely ahead of Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Ellis will miss an indefinite amount of time with an ankle injury as the Gamecocks prepare for a game against the Tigers. The 6-foot freshman was out to a strong start to his collegiate career, averaging 9.9 points, three rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 27.1 minutes per game (16 games). It remains to be seen if Ellis will be able to return this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Ellis - Officially ruled out Saturday Ellis (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's matchup versus Auburn.

Impact Ellis will miss his second game of the season after popping up on the injury report earlier in the week with an undisclosed issue. He will look to make his return during the Jan. 20 matchup against Oklahoma.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant Polk - Active against Tigers Polk (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Polk, who has missed the Gamecocks' last two games due to an undisclosed injury, will make his return Saturday against the Tigers. The 6-foot-6 freshman has appeared in 15 games this season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds on 14.1 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Ellis - Termed doubtful Ellis (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact It's unclear what's ailing Ellis, but it's expected to prevent him from facing Auburn. The freshman guard is averaging 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 27.1 minutes per game this season, and he's come off the bench in each of his appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant Polk - Likely to play Saturday Polk (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Polk is on track to return from a two-game absence due to an unspecified injury. The freshman wing has appeared in 15 games this season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds across 14.1 minutes. He's come off the bench in each of his outings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Butler - Cleared to face Auburn Butler isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Butler missed South Carolina's most recent game with an unspecified injury, but he'll be back on the hardwood Saturday evening. The junior forward is averaging 3.8 points and 2.4 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texas Gets Outperformed by South Carolina in a Thrilling Road Matchup When fans filled the seats of Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday to watch the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Stony Brook faces Charleston (SC) following Goods' 20-point outing

Stony Brook hosts the Charleston (SC) Cougars after Richard Goods scored 20 points in Stony Brook's 76-71 victory over the Hofstra Pride

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

South Carolina visits Auburn following Johnson's 29-point game

South Carolina visits the Auburn Tigers after Meechie Johnson Jr. scored 29 points in the Gamecocks' 108-74 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson - Scores 26, deals six assists Johnson finished Wednesday's 108-74 loss to Arkansas with 29 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Johnson had not scored more than 19 points since Nov. 21. The 6-2 senior had been struggling from the field against conference opponents. In his three previous games, he had converted just 32.3 percent of his field goals but managed to score 13.0 points on volume and free throws. Johnson attempted 10 free throws for the second time in three games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Butler - Out Wednesday Butler is listed out for Wednesday's contest against Arkansas.

Impact Butler will miss his first game of the season as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The junior forward will aim to be back in action for Saturday's clash with Auburn.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: LSU, Texas Lead SEC's Dominant Season

The SEC is, hands down, the most competitive conference in women’s hoops this year, writes FOX Sports' Laken Litman.

JANUARY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: LSU, Texas Lead SEC's Dominant Season

Towson hosts Charleston (SC) following Duggan's 22-point showing

Charleston (SC) faces the Towson Tigers after Colby Duggan scored 22 points in the Cougars' 74-70 win over the Hampton Pirates

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in conference matchup

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in a matchup of SEC teams

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Grant Polk - Out again Wednesday Polk (undisclosed) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Polk will miss a second straight game due to Arkansas. The freshman is averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds across 14.1 minutes per game this season. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Auburn.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

No. 0 Arkansas faces South Carolina in conference showdown

South Carolina visits No. 0 Arkansas in SEC play Wednesday

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

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Johnson, Knox lead balanced South Carolina past Oklahoma 85-76

Women's CBK Top 25: Iowa Cracks Top 10, Duke Enters Poll

Filip Jovic's career-high 23 points power Auburn in 71-67 win over South Carolina

Pratt and Stony Brook earn 112-106 OT win over Charleston (SC)

Stony Brook faces Charleston (SC) following Goods' 20-point outing

South Carolina visits Auburn following Johnson's 29-point game

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: LSU, Texas Lead SEC's Dominant Season

Towson hosts Charleston (SC) following Duggan's 22-point showing

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in conference matchup

No. 0 Arkansas faces South Carolina in conference showdown