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James leads No. 11 Tennessee past South Carolina 85-45
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josiah-Jordan James got here again from lacking 4 video games with an damage to attain 18 factors to guide No. 11 Tennessee to an 85-45 victory over South Carolina on Saturday evening.
James, who suffered an ankle damage towards Vanderbilt on Feb. 8, hit 4 of seven 3-pointers for the Volunteers (21-8, 10-6 Southeastern Convention). Jahmai Mashack scored 14 factors, Zakai Zeigler had 13 factors and 11 assists, and Olivier Nkamhoua and Uros Plavsic scored 10 every.
“(James) was terrific,” mentioned Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. “His presence has a serious affect on the group. He takes loads of strain off.”
“(James) is an effective participant; very expert,” mentioned South Carolina coach Lamont Paris. “He can contribute in quite a lot of alternative ways. (Tennessee is) actually good when he’s in there.”
“I don’t really feel any strain,” mentioned James, who had missed eight video games earlier within the season whereas recovering from offseason knee surgical procedure. “It’s simply basketball. I’ve been doing it for a very long time. I wish to make it simple for my teammates.”
Hayden Brown led the Gamecocks (10-19, 3-13) with 18 factors. GG Jackson II scored 5 factors, 10 beneath his common.
A 22-4 Tennessee run within the second half turned a aggressive sport right into a lopsided one. The Gamecocks have been the twelfth Tennessee opponent held to 50 factors or fewer.
“(Tennessee’s) physicality had an affect on the sport,” Paris mentioned. “We’re extra on the finesse finish.”
“(Physicality is) who we’re,” mentioned Barnes. “Not simply our put up gamers, our guards are bodily.”
Tennessee had simply 4 turnovers and dedicated simply eight fouls within the win over the Gamecocks, who have been coming off an additional time loss to No. 2 Alabama.
“They took the (No. 2) group within the nation to additional time and had an opportunity to win it,” mentioned Barnes. “(The Vols) are very resilient.”
Tennessee dominated the primary half down low. The Vols outscored South Carolina 26-14 within the paint and led 38-26 at halftime. James had 10 factors for Tennessee and Brown led the Gamecocks with 13.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Regardless of the win over South Carolina, Tuesday’s five-point loss to Texas A&M will likely be destined to value No. 11 Tennessee as soon as the polls are launched Monday. … With the postseason in sight, the Vols are in a position to dangle their hat on 5 Quad 1 victories.
BIG PICTURE
South Carolina: Freshman star Jackson hasn’t disillusioned by averaging 15.5 factors and 6 rebounds He’s certainly one of three freshmen within the nation averaging not less than 15 factors and 6 boards. … Jacobi Wright has made himself a fixture within the beginning lineup the final six video games. … After struggling by means of a lot of the SEC marketing campaign, the Gamecocks have been 2-3 over their final 5 video games, together with taking Alabama to additional time earlier than falling by two. … First-year South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris was within the College of Tennessee system (as head coach at Chattanooga) for 5 years.
Tennessee: The Vols are in the course of a six-team battle for the ultimate two double-bye spots for the SEC Event. … James (knee) and Julian Phillips (hip flexor) had missed the final two weeks. Throughout that point Tennessee has had hassle. Of their final seven video games (earlier than assembly the Gamecocks), the Vols had misplaced 5. James noticed restricted motion however was productive. Phillips went by means of warmups however didn’t play. … Tyreke Key missed the sport with a proper ankle damage. … Freshman inside presence Tobe Awaka has come on to common 18 minutes of taking part in time within the final six video games, nicely above his bit elements earlier.
UP NEXT
South Carolina: The Gamecocks will go to Mississippi State on Tuesday. Earlier within the season, they fell to the Bulldogs, 66-51.
Tennessee: The Volunteers will play their ultimate house sport of the season Tuesday towards Arkansas.
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Former South Carolina wide receiver finds transfer portal landing spot
On Sunday, former South Carolina wide receiver Tyshawn Russell signed with the Syracuse Orange. On3’s Pete Nakos reported the news.
Russell entered the transfer portal earlier this month after not factoring into the receiver room with the Gamecocks this year. He played a decent amount in 2023 before dropping in the pecking order ahead of the 2024 campaign. Russell will join a Syracuse team that finished 9-3 this fall.
During his time with the Gamecocks, Russell logged five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. His one score came on a 50-yard bomb from LaNorris Sellers in 2023. However, he flashed more promise than those numbers might indicate. Thanks to a redshirt this season, he will have three more years of eligibility remaining.
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Russell was not the only receiver to leave Columbia via the transfer portal this offseason. Fellow second-year players CJ Adams and Elijah Caldwell also hit the portal. Neither Adams nor Caldwell have committed to new programs yet. True freshman Debron Gatling also entered the transfer portal, but he has since committed to Georgia Tech.
South Carolina has been in on several wide receiver targets in the transfer portal, though, they have already filled those vacated scholarship spots with true freshmen Malik Clark, Jordon Gidron, Brian Rowe, Jayden Sellers, and Lex Cyrus. The Gamecocks have five wideouts signed in the class of 2025 and could have a sixth coming soon if Donovan Murph picks USC during the Under Armour All-American Game in January.
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Gamecocks Motivated About Citrus Bowl Opportunity
As South Carolina prepares for its Citrus Bowl matchup against Illinois, the message from players is clear: this team isn’t just happy to be in Orlando.
The No. 15 Gamecocks (9-3) have their sights set on a historic tenth win, which would mark only the eighth time in program history the team has reached double-digit victories. Despite the disappointment of missing the expanded College Football Playoff, players emphasized their focus has shifted entirely to ending the season on a high note against the Fighting Illini (9-3).
“It’s just another chance to play with my teammates. All of them are like my brothers, even the coaching staff,” said defensive lineman Boogie Huntley, who confirmed earlier this week that he will play in the bowl game. “It’s just another opportunity to go out and have fun, show the nation and the world who South Carolina is.”
The Gamecocks enter the December 31 matchup at Camping World Stadium riding high after their victory over rival Clemson, a game that produced several players’ favorite moments of the season. Linebacker Debo Williams cited quarterback LaNorris Sellers’ game-winning touchdown run against the Tigers as his top memory, while Demetrius Knight Jr. still possesses the ball from his crucial interception to seal the rivalry win.
Sellers, whose heroics in the Clemson game have made him something of a campus celebrity, has maintained his focus despite the increased attention. “I trust him,” Sellers said of his relationship with coach Mike Shula, who was officially confirmed as the team’s new offensive coordinator earlier this week. “He’s coached a lot of guys and has a history with a lot of guys in the NFL. It’s about him trusting me and us continuing to have a great relationship from here on out.”
The defense, which has been a strength all season, appears motivated to finish strong. Safety Nick Emmanwori emphasized the team’s desire to approach this game differently than other teams who missed the playoff. “We want to come with a different mental approach,” Emmanwori said, noting the team is using the playoff snub as motivation.
For seniors like Tonka Hemingway, who recently won the Ray Tanner award, the bowl game represents one final opportunity to represent the school. “I’m really excited to put on the Garnet and black one more time and just leave it all out there,” Hemingway said.
South Carolina enters the game as an 9.5-point favorite against an Illinois team led by former Ole Miss quarterback Luke Altmyer, who has thrown for over 2,500 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ABC, as the Gamecocks seek to close out what has already been a memorable season with one more victory.
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One dead in Orangeburg Co. Saturday night crash
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died in an Orangeburg County crash from Saturday night.
Sgt. Tyler Tidwell says this accident happened at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Redmond Mill Road near Magenta Drive. This is about four miles east of the Town of North.
Tidwell says a Hyundai sedan was traveling west on Redmond Mill Road when they went off to the road to the left and struck a tree. They were the only person in the car and the only vehicle involved.
The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has not yet identified the victim.
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