US EditionGamecocks Sink 14 3s to Defeat NC A&T in Opener, 91-72
South Carolina made 14 three-pointers and shot 44% from beyond the arc to win 91-72 in their season opener with nine players scoring from long range.
- In the season opener on Tuesday, South Carolina defeated North Carolina A&T 91-72, with nine Gamecocks hitting at least one 3-pointer.
- Using depth, nine Gamecocks made at least one 3-pointer, and South Carolina has 12 new players alongside returners Jordan Butler, Myles Stute and Cam Scott.
- Meechie Johnson paced the attack with 14 points, two 3s, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Nordin Kapic added 13 points and three 3-pointers.
- The Gamecocks' accuracy — 31 of 63 overall and 14 of 32 from beyond the arc — powered their shooting efficiency in the win.
- Returners Jordan Butler and Myles Stute each scored nine points, underscoring returner contributions alongside a South Carolina roster with 12 new players.
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Marietta Daily JournalMeechie Johnson shines in return as South Carolina handles NC A&T
Meechie Johnson scored 14 points in his first game back with South Carolina after a year away and the Gamecocks used balanced scoring in a 91-72 victory against North Carolina A&T on Tuesday night in Columbia, S.C.
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Gamecocks Open Season Tuesday Night Versus NC A&T – University Of South Carolina Athletics
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 118th season of South Carolina men’s basketball tips off Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (ET) as the Gamecocks welcome North Carolina A&T to Colonial Life Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the season opener. There will be free pizza (first 500 students) and tee shirts (first 750 students) for students attending the game in The Cockpit. For more information on The Cockpit and claiming student tickets, click here. It’s new-look squad th…
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