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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.

21 HOURS 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.

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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

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No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in conference matchup

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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 0 Arkansas faces South Carolina in conference showdown

South Carolina visits No. 0 Arkansas in SEC play Wednesday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Catchings, Cyril lead second-half rally as No. 18 Georgia beats South Carolina 75-70

Kanon Catchings scored 20 points and Somto Cyril had 14 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 18 Georgia rallied from eight points with less than nine minutes remaining to def...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mike Sharavjamts - Scores team-high 18 Sharavjamts ended Saturday's 75-70 loss to Georgia with a season-high 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes.

Impact The 6-9 senior bounced back from his first single-digit scoring performance in over a month. The native of Mongolia is providing a career-high 12.0 points on 53.6 percent from the field with 5.8 rebounds. The Gamecocks will look to even their SEC record at Arkansas on Wednesday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Knox - Snags double-double Knox posted 10 points (2-4 FG, 6-8 FT), a season-high 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 75-70 loss to Georgia.

Impact The 6-5 guard had his first double-double of the season. He only required four shots to score in double digits and did his work from the free throw line. Knox had been held to single-digit scoring in his previous three games. He has not hit a 3-pointer in his last three games (four attempts). The senior is averaging 9.0 points and 2.9 rebounds.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant Polk - Won't play Saturday Polk (undisclosed) won't be in uniform for Saturday's game versus Georgia, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Polk initially claimed a questionable designation on the initial availability report, but it appears the freshman will miss his first game of the 2025-26 campaign, leaving the Gamecocks down a little depth in the frontcourt. His next chance to rejoin the action arrives Wednesday against Arkansas.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko - Cleared to face Georgia Essandoko is available for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Essandoko was initially considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. He'll return from a three-game absence. Essandoko started in each of his last four appearances, but he averaged just 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 12 minutes during that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strong leads South Carolina against No. 18 Georgia

South Carolina faces the No. 18 Georgia Bulldogs after Elijah Strong scored 30 points in South Carolina's 78-68 victory against the LSU Tigers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Grant Polk - Question mark for Saturday Polk is listed as questionable for South Carolina's clash with Georgia.

Impact Polk averages 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds off the bench this season. The freshman forward, however, is in danger of missing his first game Saturday against the Bulldogs.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko - Probable for Saturday Essandoko (ankle) is listed as probable for the Gamecocks' clash with Georgia.

Impact Essandoko has missed the last three games, but he should be primed to return Saturday barring any setbacks. The forward has been a small factor for South Carolina, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elon visits N.C. A&T following Cokley's 23-point showing

Elon visits the North Carolina A&T Aggies after Bryson Cokley scored 23 points in the Phoenix's 85-81 loss to the Charleston (SC) Cougars

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

N.C. A&T hosts Cokley and Elon

Elon visits the North Carolina A&T Aggies after Bryson Cokley scored 23 points in the Phoenix's 85-81 loss to the Charleston (SC) Cougars

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Elijah Strong scores career-high 30 points, leads South Carolina over LSU 78-68

Elijah Strong scores a career-high 30 points, leading South Carolina to a 78-68 victory over LSU on Tuesday night

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Elijah Strong - Scores career-high 30 points Strong fouled out of Tuesday's 78-68 victory over LSU after recording 30 points (10-15 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes.

Impact Strong came into the game hitting just 26.1 percent of his 3-pointers, but had the flow against the Tigers. The BC transfer improved his career high by eight points. He fouled out for the second time this season, but the damage was done. The 6-8 forward will look to lead the Gamecocks again on Saturday against Georgia.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Meechie Johnson - Scores 19, deals six assists Johnson ended Tuesday's 78-68 win over LSU with 19 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Johnson had been held to single-digit scoring in three of his four previous game. He equaled his season high in free throw makes and steals. The 6-2 senior has averaged at least 12.7 points in all three of his season with the Gamecocks. South Carolina faces Georgia on Saturday. Johnson averaged 15.0 points against the Bulldogs two seasons ago.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko - Unavailable Tuesday Essandoko (ankle) won't play Tuesday against LSU.

Impact Essandoko will miss his third straight game. The junior forward had just entered the starting five for the Gamecocks, starting in each of the final four games before he got injured. However, he'll have to sit out once again, meaning Elijah Strong should draw the start once again.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

LSU hosts South Carolina following Nwoko's 21-point game

LSU plays the South Carolina Gamecocks after Michael Nwoko scored 21 points in LSU's 75-72 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Christ Essandoko - Officially tagged as questionable Essandoko (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game at Louisiana State.

Impact Essandoko has missed South Carolina's last two games due to a nagging ankle problem. A decision on his status should be made closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff Tuesday. Even if he's cleared to play, though, he shouldn't be anything more than a backup in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina visits LSU following Nwoko's 21-point game

LSU takes on the South Carolina Gamecocks after Michael Nwoko scored 21 points in LSU's 75-72 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Elijah Strong - Scores team-high 17 Strong supplied 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact The 6-8 junior has not played more than 20 minutes in his last six games and was only limited by fouls once. Perhaps Saturday's performance against the Commodores will push Strong into more playing time. He has averaged 13.0 points in his last three games. Look for Strong to play more minutes against LSU's impressive frontcourt on Tuesday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Catchings, Cyril lead second-half rally as No. 18 Georgia beats South Carolina 75-70

Strong leads South Carolina against No. 18 Georgia

Elon visits N.C. A&T following Cokley's 23-point showing

N.C. A&T hosts Cokley and Elon

Elijah Strong scores career-high 30 points, leads South Carolina over LSU 78-68

LSU hosts South Carolina following Nwoko's 21-point game

South Carolina visits LSU following Nwoko's 21-point game