FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — Arkansas overwhelmed South Carolina 108-74 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks, led by Meleek Thomas’s 21 points, never trailed and built a 50-38 halftime lead into a decisive rout before a crowd of 19,200.

The Gamecocks’ Meechie Johnson scored a game-high 29 points, but Arkansas controlled every facet. The Razorbacks forced 16 turnovers, converting them into 22 points, and outscored South Carolina 66-36 in the paint. Arkansas shot 58.9% from the field and dished 12 assists. South Carolina fell to 10-7 overall, while Arkansas improved to 13-4.