COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — Rashad King scored 18 points as LSU edged South Carolina 92-87 in overtime Saturday at Colonial Life Arena in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game.

The Tigers, who avenged a home loss to the Gamecocks from earlier this month, improved to 14-8. South Carolina fell to 11-11.

LSU led 36-35 at halftime before a back-and-forth second half ended regulation tied at 78. The Tigers dominated the extra period, outscoring the Gamecocks 14-9. Michael Nwoko added 21 points for LSU.

Meechie Johnson led South Carolina with 21 points and six assists before a crowd of 10,738. The Gamecocks’ Eli Ellis scored 14 points.