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Clash at Bud Walton Arena: South Carolina Gamecocks Prepare to Face Arkansas Razorbacks

As the South Carolina Gamecocks gear up for their next challenge, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. The Gamecocks have been showcasing a solid performance in their recent outings, with a string of victories that speak volumes about their current form.


Jan 7, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Gregory Jackson II (23) handles the ball during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against Elon Phoenix, the Gamecocks dominated with a convincing 70-43 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot 41 percent from the field and an impressive 55 percent from two-point range. Defensively, they were just as imposing, holding Phoenix to a mere 32 percent shooting and outrebounding them by a significant margin of 44 to 31.


Prior to that win, South Carolina faced Winthrop Eagles in a tighter contest but still emerged victorious with a score of 72-62. Once again, their shooting was efficient at nearly 40 percent from the field and an exceptional free throw completion rate of 100 percent. The team's ability to control rebounds continued as they outmatched Winthrop by six boards.


The closest encounter came against Charleston Southern Buccaneers where the Gamecocks edged out with just one point difference at 73-69. Despite this narrow win, South Carolina demonstrated remarkable accuracy in two-point shots hitting over half of them and maintaining strong rebounding numbers.


These recent performances suggest that the Gamecocks are finding ways to win through effective shooting percentages and controlling the glass on both ends of the court. However, playing away at Bud Walton Arena could present new challenges given its reputation for being one of college basketball's most daunting venues due to its passionate fan base and atmosphere.


Fans can catch all the action live on SEC Network channel number 611 when these two teams face off on January 20th at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville starting from six o'clock in evening local time.

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