Frank Martin will turn 53 next month. It’s just that this South Carolina basketball season has him convinced he’s approaching his 70s.
The Gamecocks’ rally past Texas A&M on Saturday was their fourth SEC win in which they’ve come back from a double-digit deficit.
“I’d rather us not be down 13, 14,” Martin said Monday. “That accelerates the aging process a lot. But it’s a fun ride.”
USC hosts Ole Miss on Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena with the winner moving into sole possession of fourth place in the SEC standings. The Gamecocks (13-12, 8-4 SEC) and Rebels (18-7, 8-4) are both surprises to have such an opportunity.