The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina men's basketball defeats Clemson at Colonial Life Arena

South Carolina had an intense matchup with in-state rival Clemson on Friday Nov. 11, 2022. Senior guard Chico Carter secured the win for the Gamecocks with a buzzer beating shot to end the game. With the 60-58 win, South Carolina is now 2-0 in head coach Lamont Paris' first season.

Freshman forward GG Jackson yells after slamming down a dunk on Nov. 11, 2022. The team's high energy led the Gamecocks to a nail-biting victory over the Clemson Tigers, winning the game 60-58.
Freshman forward GG Jackson yells after slamming down a dunk on Nov. 11, 2022. The team's high energy led the Gamecocks to a nail-biting victory over the Clemson Tigers, winning the game 60-58.
Senior guard Chico Carter attempts a 3-pointer in the second half of South Carolina's matchup with Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. Carter had 16 points in the Gamecocks' 60-58 win. 
Senior guard Chico Carter attempts a 3-pointer in the second half of South Carolina's matchup with Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. Carter had 16 points in the Gamecocks' 60-58 win. 
FILE— Freshman forward GG Jackson celebrates with his teammates after South Carolina beat Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. South Carolina faced off against Colorado in the Charleston Classic on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.
FILE— Freshman forward GG Jackson celebrates with his teammates after South Carolina beat Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. South Carolina faced off against Colorado in the Charleston Classic on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.
Senior guard Chico Carter is embraced by junior guard Meechie Johnson alongside sophomore guard Jacobi Wright after making the game winning shot against Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 60-58 in a highly anticipated back-and-forth match.
Senior guard Chico Carter is embraced by junior guard Meechie Johnson alongside sophomore guard Jacobi Wright after making the game winning shot against Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 60-58 in a highly anticipated back-and-forth match.
Head coach Lamont Paris and freshman forward GG Jackson talk before he checks back into the game against Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. Jackson finished the game with 12 points, earning a total of 30 points after two games.
Head coach Lamont Paris and freshman forward GG Jackson talk before he checks back into the game against Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. Jackson finished the game with 12 points, earning a total of 30 points after two games.
Freshman forward GG Jackson cheers on his teammates as they line up along the free-throw line during their match against Clemson Nov. 11, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated the Tigers 60-58.
Freshman forward GG Jackson cheers on his teammates as they line up along the free-throw line during their match against Clemson Nov. 11, 2022. The Gamecocks defeated the Tigers 60-58.
Sophomore guard Jacobi Wright attempts a 3-point shot to keep the Gamecocks ahead of Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 60-58. 
Sophomore guard Jacobi Wright attempts a 3-point shot to keep the Gamecocks ahead of Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 60-58.