Jan 6, 2021; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Frank Martin talks with forward Jalyn McCreary (4) during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
The South Carolina basketball team missed a chance to build its tournament case.
South Carolina hosted No. 11 Alabama last night, looking to earn a signature win and build a case for its now dwindling NCAA Tournament chances. Unfortunately, the Gamecocks came up just short, dropping a close matchup to the Crimson Tide, 81-78.
South Carolina certainly had their chances, jumping out to a 16-5 lead in the game’s first five minutes, but Alabama used the three-ball to get itself back into the competition.