South Carolina Overcomes Slow Start to Defeat East Carolina 75-68

A dominant second-half surge, fueled by sharp shooting and key performances, secured the Gamecocks' third straight win.

South Carolina erased an 11-point early deficit and a five-point halftime gap with a decisive 17-0 run in the second half.
Jamarii Thomas led the Gamecocks with 22 points, including five 3-pointers, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 20 points on a perfect 10-for-10 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Gamecocks shot 68% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc in the second half, finishing the game with 54% overall shooting accuracy.
East Carolina's Jordan Riley scored 18 points, while RJ Felton and C.J. Walker contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively, in the Pirates' second consecutive loss.
The victory marked South Carolina's third straight win as they prepare for an exam break before their next game on December 14 against USC Upstate.