Mississippi State 89, at South Carolina 97

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — In a high-octane Southeastern Conference shootout defined by offensive efficiency and a decisive second-half surge, South Carolina outlasted Mississippi State 97-89 on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks, led by a stellar performance from guard Meechie Johnson, overcame a persistent Bulldogs squad by shooting a blistering 55.4% from the field and 50% from three-point range. South Carolina’s offensive rating of 137.0 on 71 possessions proved too much for Mississippi State, which posted a strong 116.7 offensive rating of its own but could not match the home team’s shot-making consistency. The most important stretch of the… Read more...