In Columbia, Missouri, the South Carolina Gamecocks faced a challenging matchup against No. 14 Missouri, resulting in a 101-71 defeat on Tuesday night. Despite the loss, sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles delivered an impressive performance, matching his season-high with 27 points in just 29 minutes. Murray-Boyles was exceptionally efficient, shooting 10-of-11 from the field and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. This marks his ninth 20-point game of the season, ranking him eighth in the Southeastern Conference. Senior transfer Jamarii Thomas also contributed significantly, adding 17 points to the Gamecocks' effort. However, South Carolina struggled defensively, allowing Missouri to shoot 63.5% from the field and 57.9% from beyond the arc.
Key Takeaways
- South Carolina: The Gamecocks struggled to match Missouri's offensive firepower, particularly from beyond the arc. Missouri's dominance from 3-point range overwhelmed a South Carolina team that entered the game shooting just 29.5% from deep.
- Missouri: The Tigers showcased offensive efficiency, shooting 63.5% from the field and converting 11 of 19 attempts from 3-point range. They also improved ball security, committing only seven turnovers after recording 18 in their previous game against Arkansas.
Pivotal Moment
Caleb Grill ignited a 16-4 run in the first half, scoring 12 points—including 10 consecutive—and Jacob Crews added two 3-pointers, extending Missouri's lead to 27-13 with 10:40 remaining.
Notable Statistic
Missouri has achieved at least 80 points in five consecutive conference games for the first time since 1989, when they were part of the Big 8 Conference.
South Carolina will host Arkansas, while Missouri is set to travel to face Vanderbilt on Saturday.