COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — South Carolina outgunned Mississippi State 97-89 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.

The Gamecocks led 46-39 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half before a crowd of 10,265. Meechie Johnson led South Carolina with 21 points and nine assists. Mike Sharavjamts also scored 21 points for the Gamecocks.

Quincy Ballard posted a double-double for Mississippi State with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Ja’Borri McGhee added 12 points and seven assists for the Bulldogs.

South Carolina improved to 12-15 overall. Mississippi State fell to 11-14.