South Carolina Defeats Virginia Tech 70-60 in Fort Myers Consolation Game
The Gamecocks secured third place in the Beach Division of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, handing the Hokies their fourth consecutive loss.
- Collin Murray-Boyles led South Carolina with 16 points and eight rebounds in the victory over Virginia Tech.
- Key contributions from South Carolina's bench included Morris Ugusuk and Zachary Davis, who each scored 12 points, with Davis also grabbing seven rebounds.
- Virginia Tech struggled to overcome an eight-point halftime deficit and was held scoreless for a crucial 4.5-minute stretch late in the game.
- The Hokies have now dropped four straight games, continuing their inconsistent start to the season after opening with three consecutive wins.
- South Carolina improved to 5-0 on neutral courts against Virginia Tech, showcasing strong three-point shooting and defensive resilience.