The Gamecocks pick up a much needed win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 65-58. This win should give the Gamecocks some crucial momentum heading into conference play.
Davion McKnight led the way for the Hilltoppers, scoring a team high 28 points while also grabbing a season and team high of 8 rebounds. Sharpshooter Luke Frampton was held to just 3 points on 1-5 shooting. Senior guard Emmanuel Akot was held to only 5 points on 2-11 shooting as well.
South Carolina was down 11-2 early in the first half. That was until Meechie Johnson caught fire and knocked down 5 threes in the first half.