South Carolina Smothers Arkansas in 72-53 Blowout, Murray-Boyles Shines with 35-Point Masterclass
South Carolina delivered a statement win over Arkansas, cruising to a 72-53 victory and improving their record to 12-17 on the season. The Gamecocks’ defense dominated, holding the Razorbacks to a dismal 28.8% shooting from the field and an abysmal 13.6% from three-point range.
Gamecocks Set the Tone Early
From the opening tip, South Carolina came out firing, led by Nick Pringle, who set the tempo with six quick points. The Gamecocks stormed ahead 16-2 by the second media timeout, while Arkansas struggled mightily, hitting just 1 of 8 shots and committing six early turnovers.
With Collin Murray-Boyles taking over, South Carolina extended their lead further. Murray-Boyles scored seven straight points, pushing the advantage to 30-10, and by halftime, the Gamecocks held a commanding 32-14 lead—their largest halftime margin of the season.
Murray-Boyles Dominates, Solidifies NBA Draft Stock
Murray-Boyles put on a show, finishing with a jaw-dropping 35 points, six rebounds, and four steals. His dominant two-way performance not only sealed the victory but also solidified his status as a top NBA Draft prospect.
Second-Half Rout
South Carolina kept their foot on the gas, outscoring Arkansas 8-2 in the first five minutes of the second half. The Razorbacks continued to struggle, sitting at just 4-for-34 from the field at one point. A three-pointer from Jordan Butler pushed the Gamecocks’ lead to 30 points, putting the game out of reach.
Looking Ahead
With momentum on their side, South Carolina will stay at home for their next SEC matchup against Georgia on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
