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No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

Top-ranked Arizona has started a run of four straight games against AP Top 25 teams with a loss

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Stone scores 22, Mitchell has 20 and 11 rebounds for Mizzou in 78-59 win over South Carolina

Jayden Stone scored 22 points, Mark Mitchell added 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Missouri took down South Carolina, 78-59 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Live Blog of Mizzou at South Carolina Missouri will enter the second half of its SEC season Saturday, traveling to the other Columbia to take on South Carolina. Though the Gameco...

FEBRUARY 7 • SI.COM

Kobe Knox - Provides 12 points Knox amassed 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 78-59 loss to Missouri.

Impact Knox has scored in double digits in five of his last seven games. The Gamecocks have dropped their last five games, but the 6-5 senior has been producing at season averages. In that span, he has put up 11.8 points on 46.5 percent from the field with 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals. South Carolina faces a tough road to snap the losing streak with visits to Alabama (next Saturday) and Florida (Feb. 17) coming up.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Texas beats South Carolina behind Swain's 22 points, 10 rebounds

Texas pulls ahead in the second half to beat South Carolina 84-75 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson - Pumps in 35 points Johnson closed Tuesday's 84-75 loss to Texas with a career-high 35 points (12-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-14 FT), one rebound, six assists and two steals over 34 minutes.

Impact Johnson has been on a scoring jag with 22.6 points over his last seven games. His best efforts have not helped the Gamecocks win and they have only claimed victory once in that span. The 6-2 junior has also provided 5.0 assists over the seven-game span. South Carolina takes on Missouri on Saturday. In two games against the Tigers in 2024-25, Johnson averaged 2.5 points on 2-of-15 (13.3 percent) from the field.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Strong - Scores 12 off bench Strong recorded 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 84-75 loss to Texas.

Impact Strong had started the previous 10 games, but played 17 minutes off the bench in the loss. He had his second straight 12-point game. The 6-8 junior was replaced in the starting lineup by EJ Walker, but that might be a one-game trial. He might have played more but ran into foul trouble. The Gamecocks host Missouri on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Strong - Coming off bench Tuesday Strong (undisclosed) isn't in South Carolina's starting five on Tuesday at Texas, per David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact Strong had started the last 10 games for the Gamecocks, but he'll resume his role as a bench option Tuesday night in Austin. The junior forward, who averages 10.7 points and 2.6 rebounds, has been replaced by EJ Walker in the Gamecocks' first five.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2

Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years in The Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Texas hosts Johnson and South Carolina

South Carolina plays the Texas Longhorns after Meechie Johnson Jr. scored 21 points in the Gamecocks' 92-87 overtime loss to the LSU Tigers

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Nwoko's 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87

Mike Nwoko scored 21 points as LSU outlasted South Carolina 92-87 in overtime on Saturday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson - Puts up 21 points, six dimes Johnson notched 21 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-11 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 92-87 OT loss to LSU.

Impact Johnson has scored 20 points or more in three of his last four games and has taken at least 10 free throws in all three of his big scoring performances. The 6-2 senior is averaging 18.0 points in SEC play, but the Gamecocks have only won twice. South Carolina will look to snap a three-game losing streak Tuesday at Texas.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Northeastern hosts Charleston (SC) following Counter's 22-point outing

Charleston (SC) visits the Northeastern Huskies after Jlynn Counter scored 22 points in the Cougars' 66-64 win against the Hofstra Pride

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

LSU visits South Carolina, looks to end road skid

LSU heads into a matchup with South Carolina as losers of five straight road games

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Even Without Key Players, UConn Dominated

UConn showed off its depth in a dominant W, Washington wins a double-OT upset, Wisconsin comes back in a big way, St. John's is looking legi...

JANUARY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Even Without Key Players, UConn Dominated

Eli Ellis - Returns from three-game absence Ellis (ankle) produced 13 points (3-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 95-48 loss to Florida.

Impact There wasn't much good news for the Gamecocks in the 47-point blowout loss, but Ellis was able to return from a three-game absence. The team shot 26 percent from the field and failed to break 30 points in either half. Ellis is averaging 10.1 points despite hitting just 24.5 percent of his 3-pointers. The freshman guard will lead South Carolina against LSU on Saturday.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reeves leads Charleston (SC) against Hofstra after 29-point performance

Charleston (SC) visits the Hofstra Pride after Christian Reeves scored 29 points in the Cougars' 80-70 victory against the Elon Phoenix

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Cuthrell leads Elon against William & Mary after 20-point game

Elon takes on the William & Mary Tribe after Chandler Cuthrell scored 20 points in Elon's 80-70 loss to the Charleston (SC) Cougars

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Eli Ellis - Good to go Ellis (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Florida.

Impact Ellis will return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. The standout freshman has averaged 27.1 minutes per game off the bench this season, and he's averaging 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina Basketball Takes on Florida; What's at Stake for the Gamecocks? With just 11 SEC matchups left on the season, every game matters for a Gamecocks squad who is 2-5 in conference play. On Wednesday South Car...

JANUARY 27 • SI.COM

Haugh leads No. 19 Florida against South Carolina after 27-point performance

No. 19 Florida visits the South Carolina Gamecocks after Thomas Haugh scored 27 points in the Gators' 76-67 loss to the Auburn Tigers

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Clemence hits 7 shots from deep, helps Texas A&M cruise past South Carolina 92-69

Zach Clemence scores 21 points, leading Texas A&M to a 92-69 victory over South Carolina on Saturday

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson - Scores 26 in loss Johnson ended Saturday's 92-69 loss to Texas A&M with 26 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

Impact Johnson has scored at least 17 points in his last four games. He is doing a great job of forcing his way to the free throw line. IN that span, he has hit 23 of 27 free throws (85.2 percent) and averaged 23.0 points. The Gamecocks have lost four of their last five games and face defending national champion Florida on Wednesday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

What Happened Last Time Texas A&M Played South Carolina? Aggie basketball defeated the Gamecocks on the road last time both schools met.

JANUARY 24 • SI.COM

Eli Ellis - Out Saturday Ellis (ankle) is listed out for Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

Impact Ellis will miss his third consecutive game as he continues recovering from an ankle injury. The freshman guard will aim to be available for Wednesday's contest against Florida.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

Stone scores 22, Mitchell has 20 and 11 rebounds for Mizzou in 78-59 win over South Carolina

Texas beats South Carolina behind Swain's 22 points, 10 rebounds

Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2

Texas hosts Johnson and South Carolina

Nwoko's 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87

Northeastern hosts Charleston (SC) following Counter's 22-point outing

LSU visits South Carolina, looks to end road skid

Last Night in College Basketball: Even Without Key Players, UConn Dominated

Reeves leads Charleston (SC) against Hofstra after 29-point performance

Cuthrell leads Elon against William & Mary after 20-point game

Haugh leads No. 19 Florida against South Carolina after 27-point performance

Clemence hits 7 shots from deep, helps Texas A&M cruise past South Carolina 92-69