The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: LSU claims narrow victory over South Carolina

The South Carolina Gamecocks fell to the LSU Tigers Saturday afternoon in a long battle at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks stayed ahead for the majority of the game but then lost it in the final two minutes when LSU scored, making it 36-33. The Gamecocks had 13 penalties throughout the game, which resulted in two touchdowns being called back for the team.

Sophomore tight end Maurice Brown II blocks the punt from Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Gamecocks 36-33.
Sophomore tight end Maurice Brown II blocks the punt from Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Gamecocks 36-33.
Fifth-year edge Kyle Kennard tackles a Louisiana State University player on Sept. 14, 2024. Kennard has been crucial to the South Carolina defense, adding multiple sacks to the team’s total.
Fifth-year edge Kyle Kennard tackles a Louisiana State University player on Sept. 14, 2024. Kennard has been crucial to the South Carolina defense, adding multiple sacks to the team’s total.
Redshirt senior quarterback Robby Ashford shifts out of the pocket in the game against Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024. Ashford entered the game earlier in the second half after an injury to redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers.
Redshirt senior quarterback Robby Ashford shifts out of the pocket in the game against Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024. Ashford entered the game earlier in the second half after an injury to redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers.
A South Carolina defender deflects a pass from Louisiana State University’s quarterback on Sept. 14, 2024. The Gamecock defense prevented the Tigers from scoring more points in key moments.  
A South Carolina defender deflects a pass from Louisiana State University’s quarterback on Sept. 14, 2024. The Gamecock defense prevented the Tigers from scoring more points in key moments.  
Gamecocks fans participate in the tradition of the Sandstorm on Sept. 14, 2024, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Many fans stayed till the end of the sold-out game, cheering loudly waving around their white rally towels.
Gamecocks fans participate in the tradition of the Sandstorm on Sept. 14, 2024, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Many fans stayed till the end of the sold-out game, cheering loudly waving around their white rally towels.
Redshirt senior wide receiver Payton Mangrum runs the ball down the field in the game against Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024. The Gamecocks and Tigers had a very back-and-forth game, resulting in a close score of 36-33 in favor of the Tigers.
Redshirt senior wide receiver Payton Mangrum runs the ball down the field in the game against Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024. The Gamecocks and Tigers had a very back-and-forth game, resulting in a close score of 36-33 in favor of the Tigers.
Sixth-year penalty kicker Alex Herrera kicks a field goal against LSU on Sept. 14, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The game was put into Herrera’s hands when he had to kick a field goal in order to tie the game with seconds left on the clock.
Sixth-year penalty kicker Alex Herrera kicks a field goal against LSU on Sept. 14, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The game was put into Herrera’s hands when he had to kick a field goal in order to tie the game with seconds left on the clock.
Sophomore cheerleader Hugh Strickland waves to the crowd as the football players enter the field for the game against Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The loss was the Gamecocks first of the season.
Sophomore cheerleader Hugh Strickland waves to the crowd as the football players enter the field for the game against Louisiana State University on Sept. 14, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The loss was the Gamecocks first of the season.