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Gamecocks top Clemson to begin season 10-0

South Carolina defeated in-state rival Clemson on Friday night, earning the program's first 10-0 start since the 1933-34 season.

Making history isn't easy. The Gamecocks found out just how hard it is on Friday night at Greenville's Bon Secours Arena.

South Carolina triumphed in the annual contest with Clemson, defeating the Tigers, 65-59. In doing so, Frank Martin's team becomes the first USC men's basketball team to begin the year 10-0 since the 1933-34 season.

The atmosphere at Clemson's home for basketball this season was lacking in pregame, but several moments brought the crowd alive, beginning with Michael Carrera's dunk on an offensive rebound to begin the game.