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USC outlasts Georgia in Thornwell’s return to the court

That’s what the guy does, and why without him South Carolina looked less than ordinary.

And why with him back, the Gamecocks are capable of so much – like breaking a four-game losing streak to Georgia.

Sindarius Thornwell tipped in his own miss and dove on a loose ball with 30 seconds to go as USC topped the Bulldogs 67-61 on Wednesday, leading the Gamecocks to an SEC-opening win over a team that’s had their number lately. Coach Frank Martin correctly pointed out that USC-Georgia games typically go down to the last minute, but it’s been Georgia, and specifically J.