PHOTOS: Gamecock men's basketball takes home 6th win in game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Gamecocks men's basketball continued its strong start Monday night with a 65-53 win against Notre Dame. For the first time since the 2016-17 season, South Carolina is undefeated through six games. Junior guard Meechie Johnson was the star of the game, scoring a career-high 29 points and carrying the Gamecocks to victory.

Graduate student guard Ta’Lon Cooper locks in on defense against a Notre Dame guard at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 28, 2023. Cooper had one steal as the Gamecocks defeated the Fighting Irish for a sixth win on the season.

Junior guard Meechie Johnson drives to the basket during his career-best scoring game against Notre Dame on Nov. 28, 2023. Johnson ended the game with a total of 29 points, fueling the Gamecocks' 65-53 win.

Junior guard Myles Stute drives into a trio of Notre Dame defenders at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 28, 2023. The Gamecocks won the game 65-53, but Stute struggled with just 1 point on 0-5 shooting.

South Carolina men’s basketball players gather around for the alma mater after a win against Notre Dame on Nov. 28, 2023. The Gamecocks won 65-53 against the Fighting Irish at Colonial Life Arena to extend its undefeated streak to six games.

Freshman guard Morris Ugusuk drives the baseline before making a pass to graduate forward B.J. Mack during their game against Notre Dame on Nov. 28, 2023. Ugusuk played 12 minutes in the Gamecocks' 65-53 win but did not score any points.

The Gamecock student section shouts at the officials following a foul call on Nov. 28, 2023. South Carolina defeated Notre Dame 65-53.

Junior guard Jacobi Wright navigates a screen from redshirt senior forward Bejamin Bosmans-Verdonk on a Notre Dame defender on Nov. 28, 2023. The Gamecocks took home a 65-53 win at Colonial Life Arena.

Graduate forward B.J. Mack dribbles past a Notre Dame defender towards the hoop on Nov. 28, 2023. Mack ended the game with a total of 17 points and was the Gamecocks' second leading scorer in the win over the Fighting Irish.

Junior guard Myles Stute catches a pass from his teammate and begins to set up the offense during a game on Nov. 28, 2023. Stute contributed one block but missed all of his field goals as South Carolina beat Notre Dame 65-53.

Redshirt senior forward Bejamin Bosmans-Verdonk collides at the net with a Notre Dame player during a game on Nov. 28, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Fighting Irish 65-53.