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South Carolina Pulls Away From Presbyterian
Head coach Lamont Paris’ squad got here off an eight-day break to defeat an in-state foe within the Presbyterian Blue Hose, successful by a rating of 68-57.
How did the sport play out for the Gamecocks?
An Early Recreation Of Runs
South Carolina led for a lot of the first half because of the nice photographs they have been each discovering and creating within the first fifteen minutes of the sport. Firstly of the sport, Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk and GG Jackson obtained issues going within the paint, as Carolina each hit robust photographs and created some open lanes to the basket by means of their set performs.
The Gamecocks would then prolong their scoring success out behind the three-point line, as 4 completely different Gamecocks would hit photographs behind the arc. Jackson, particularly, seemed extraordinarily assured each time the basketball was in his fingers and was in a position to rating in a wide range of methods whereas on the similar time not forcing pointless photographs.
The Blue Hose, after happening 13 factors with round 5 minutes left within the first half, would storm again, happening an 11-0 run to chop the lead down to 2, doing so principally by means of drives to the basket. Jackson made an acrobatic layup within the last minute to present South Carolina a four-point halftime benefit and himself fourteen first-half factors.
A Second Half Slugfest
The Gamecocks would carry their sloppy play from the tip of the primary half over into the second half, as they would not rating a single level within the first 4 minutes of the interval.
Their scoring struggles can be compounded by their lack of ability to persistently rebound the basketball on both finish of the ground, which wasn’t helped by the truth that each Bosmans-Verdonk and Josh Grey had discovered themselves in foul bother round halfway by means of the half.
Then with 9 and a half minutes to go within the recreation and the Gamecocks carrying a one-point lead, Hayden Brown would drive proper baseline and rise over a Blue Hose defender for a posterizing dunk, which threw the followers in Colonial Life Area right into a frenzy.
Brown would observe this up on the subsequent possession with a wide-open make from behind the arc off the drive and kick go from Meechie Johnson, which swung momentum closely into South Carolina’s favor and caught with them for the remainder of the matchup.
The Gamecocks will play once more on Wednesday evening after they go on the street to tackle the UAB Blazers.
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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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