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Gamecocks avenge earlier loss, defeat Alabama, 78-64

In front of a packed crowd on Legends Weekend, the Gamecocks avenged a loss earlier this season by defeating Alabama Saturday night.

South Carolina successfully avenged its first loss of the season. The Gamecocks took care of Alabama, 78-64, at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday night.

Nearly three weeks ago, the Tide handed USC their first loss of the year, in an embarrassing route in Tuscaloosa. Hot-shooting Riley Norris fueled Alabama victory and South Carolina's record went from unblemished to scarred.

Saturday's game marked the first rematch of the season for the Gamecocks.

In front of a capacity crowd thanks to the Legends Weekend festivities, an emotional USC team got out to an early 12-5 lead, hitting five of their first seven shots.