The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Men's basketball defeats South Carolina State in a 86-64 win

The University of South Carolina men's basketball team played an intense game against South Carolina State University on Nov. 8, 2024. Using a wide variety of players from their roster, the Gamecocks came out strong with a 7-0 start. They held onto their lead for the entirety of the game, ending with a final score of 86-64. Many players were explosive for the Gamecock offense. Specifically, sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles and senior guard Jacobi Wright combined to add 39 points to the Gamecocks 86 points.

Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles dunks the ball over South Carolina State University defenders at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 8, 2024. Murray-Boyles finished the game with 19 points.
Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles dunks the ball over South Carolina State University defenders at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 8, 2024. Murray-Boyles finished the game with 19 points.
Senior guard Jamarii Thomas steps up to the foul line against South Carolina State University on Nov. 8, 2024. Thomas was 5-8 for free throws on the night.
Senior guard Jamarii Thomas steps up to the foul line against South Carolina State University on Nov. 8, 2024. Thomas was 5-8 for free throws on the night.
Freshman guard Cam Scott shoots a 3-pointer against South Carolina State University on Nov. 8, 2024 at Colonial Life Arena. Scott ended his 18 minutes of play with 6 points and 3 rebounds for the Gamecocks.
Freshman guard Cam Scott shoots a 3-pointer against South Carolina State University on Nov. 8, 2024 at Colonial Life Arena. Scott ended his 18 minutes of play with 6 points and 3 rebounds for the Gamecocks.
Junior guard Zachary Davis dribbles the ball to the basket on Nov. 8, 2024 as the University of South Carolina faces South Carolina State University at Colonial Life Arena. Davis came off the bench and played 28 minutes for the Gamecocks.
Junior guard Zachary Davis dribbles the ball to the basket on Nov. 8, 2024 as the University of South Carolina faces South Carolina State University at Colonial Life Arena. Davis came off the bench and played 28 minutes for the Gamecocks.
Senior guard Jacobi Wright goes up for a layup against South Carolina State University on Nov 8, 2024 at Colonial Life Arena. Wright was crucial for the Gamecocks, scoring 20 points.
Senior guard Jacobi Wright goes up for a layup against South Carolina State University on Nov 8, 2024 at Colonial Life Arena. Wright was crucial for the Gamecocks, scoring 20 points.
Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles fights off a South Carolina State University defender on Nov. 8, 2024. Murray-Boyles had 19 points on the night.
Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles fights off a South Carolina State University defender on Nov. 8, 2024. Murray-Boyles had 19 points on the night.
Graduate student forward Nick Pringle looks to pass the ball on Nov. 8, 2024 at Colonial Life Arena, where the University of South Carolina faces South Carolina State University. Pringle ended the night with 8 points and 4 rebounds for the Gamecocks.
Graduate student forward Nick Pringle looks to pass the ball on Nov. 8, 2024 at Colonial Life Arena, where the University of South Carolina faces South Carolina State University. Pringle ended the night with 8 points and 4 rebounds for the Gamecocks.
University of South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris calls a play from the sideline as the Gamecocks face the Bulldogs on Nov. 8, 2024. The win has improved the Gamecocks to 23-0 all time against the Bulldogs.
University of South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris calls a play from the sideline as the Gamecocks face the Bulldogs on Nov. 8, 2024. The win has improved the Gamecocks to 23-0 all time against the Bulldogs.