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Composed Gamecocks handle Auburn on the road to open SEC play, 81-69

South Carolina earned its first win in an SEC opener since 2011 as they defeated the Auburn Tigers to improve to 14-0 on the year.

No. 22 South Carolina wrapped up its SEC opener on Tuesday night, defeating the Auburn Tigers 81-69 on the road. The Gamecocks improve their record to 14-0, remaining the lone undefeated team in the Southeastern Conference and one of two undefeated teams nationally.

USC entered Tuesday's game with an 8-16 record all-time in SEC openers. They lost to Florida at home last season to open conference play, a loss that was part of a 1-6 start against conference foes.