On December 13, 2025, South Carolina dominated The Citadel with a final score of 71-55. Despite a slow start, the Gamecocks' star player, Meechie Johnson, ignited the offense in the second half, scoring 14 of his 19 points. Johnson's performance was complemented by Mike Sharavjamts' 14 points and Kobe Knox's 12 points, contributing to South Carolina's 7-3 record. The team's struggles from beyond the arc continued, as they missed their first 19 3-point attempts before Myles Stute finally broke through with a crucial three-pointer. However, Johnson and Grant Polk responded with back-to-back 3-pointers, giving South Carolina a significant lead.
The Citadel's Carter Kingsbury led the Bulldogs with 18 points, but the team struggled overall, shooting just 37% from the field and making only 11% of their 3-point attempts. South Carolina's overall shooting percentage was 42%, but they found their rhythm in the final 10 minutes, making 9 of 14 shots from the field. The Gamecocks' victory improves their record to 7-3, while The Citadel falls to 3-8. The Bulldogs' 0-8 record against Division-I opponents highlights their challenges this season.
Looking ahead, The Citadel will face Charleston on Wednesday, while South Carolina will take on Clemson on Tuesday. Fans can stay updated with poll alerts and AP Top 25 rankings throughout the season by subscribing to the AP Newsletters. For more college basketball coverage, visit AP News' dedicated hubs for the AP Top 25 and college basketball.
