The Gamecocks drop another SEC bout to Ole Miss 70-58. This now drops South Carolina to 8-10 on the season and 1-4 in the SEC, just two spots from last place.
This was a pretty hard game to watch, with neither team bringing their best whatsoever. Especially in the first half, with the score heading into halftime being 30-20 with both teams looking like have not touched a basketball in at least 9 months.
Matthew Murrell was key for the Rebels, putting up a team high 23 points while also grabbing 9 rebounds. Murrell was specifically crucial at getting to the basket and getting key Gamecocks in foul trouble, such as Chico Carter Jr.