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South Carolina Cruises Past Presbyterian 81-61 to Stay Unbeaten

Balanced scoring highlighted South Carolina's response to its recent scare.

Overview

  • Mike Sharavjamts scored 13 points to lead four Gamecocks in double figures as South Carolina improved to 3-0.
  • Grant Polk hit four 3-pointers for 12 points, while Jordan Butler and Myles Stute added 11 apiece; Eli Ellis and Meechie Johnson each had nine.
  • The Gamecocks built a 41-22 halftime lead and stretched the margin to 73-39 with about 10 minutes remaining.
  • Presbyterian fell to 3-2 behind Jonah Pierce's 19 points and nine rebounds, with Carl Parrish scoring 15 and Chidi Chiakwelu 11.
  • Both teams shot 42% from the field, but South Carolina went 8-for-25 from deep as Presbyterian missed all eight of its 3-point attempts.