South Carolina’s 80-77 edging of No. 16 Auburn on Tuesday confirmed the following milestones:
u25aa The Gamecocks (5-1) have at least five wins over their first six SEC games for only the fourth time in program history.
u25aa Frank Martin, in 20 fewer games, has tied Eddie Fogler for fourth-most wins as USC coach (123). He’s six victories away from passing Dave Odom into third place.
u25aa Dating back to last season’s upset of the then-No. 10 Tigers, South Carolina has won three straight home games against ranked SEC opponents. Such a streak last occurred in these parts in 1996-97.