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Saturday, March 02, 2013  Elston Turner scored 28 points and Ray Turner 16 to help Texas A&M to a 74-56 win over South Carolina on Saturday night in the first-ever meeting between the new Southeastern Conference foes.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Jarnell Stokes had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Jordan McRae hit the go-ahead 3-pointer and Tennessee rallied to win its 12 straight game over South Carolina, 66-61, on Sunday.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  South Carolina lost its third straight SEC game by double digits Tuesday night, losing 77-55 at Kentucky.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Michael Carrera's 23 points led four South Carolina players in double figures as the Gamecocks defeated LSU 80-73 in overtime Wednesday night to give first-year coach Frank Martin his first Southeastern Conference victory.

Friday, December 07, 2012  South Carolina snapped a two-game losing streak with a 91-74 victory over Jacksonville Friday night.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  LeShay Page scored 22 points and Michael Carrera added 18 to lead South Carolina to a 74-67 win against Missouri State in overtime Saturday at the Hoops for Hope Classic.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Brenton Williams scored 12 points in overtime to give Frank Martin his first win as head coach of the Gamecocks with an 82-75 win over Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sunday at Colonial Life Arena.