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South Carolina Gamecocks Set to Clash with Missouri Tigers

As the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare for their upcoming encounter at Mizzou Arena, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their impressive performance trend. The Gamecocks have been on a winning streak, showcasing a robust game in recent matches. Their last game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs ended with a commanding 85-66 victory, where they demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 47 and an even more impressive three-point percentage of 50.


Mar 19, 2023; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Zia Cooke (1), guard Kierra Fletcher (41), center Kamilla Cardoso (10) and forward Aliyah Boston (4) celebrate a play against the South Florida Bulls in the second half of South Carolina Gamecocks 76-45 victory at Colonial Life Arena, advancing them to the Sweet 16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

The team's defensive prowess was also on display as they blocked six shots and made eight steals, contributing to their fast break points tally of 17. This defensive solidity coupled with an assist-turnover ratio of 1.55 indicates that the Gamecocks are not just scoring efficiently but also taking care of the ball.


In their away game against the Florida Gators, South Carolina continued their dominance by securing an 89-66 win. The team's offensive strength was evident as they shot at a field goal percentage of 50 and maintained high efficiency from beyond the arc at 40 percent. Their defense remained formidable with nine blocks and eight steals while capitalizing on turnovers to score fast break points.


Even in less favorable conditions during their visit to East Carolina Pirates, where they won convincingly by a scoreline of 73-36, South Carolina showed resilience. Despite shooting slightly lower percentages from both field goals (41 percent) and free throws (53 percent), they managed to out-rebound their opponents significantly with total rebounds standing at an imposing figure.


The upcoming match poses another opportunity for South Carolina to extend its winning momentum while facing off against Missouri Tigers in Columbia, MO. Fans can expect another showcase of tactical offense and stringent defense as the Gamecocks look to dominate proceedings once again.


Mark your calendars for January 12th when this exciting matchup will take place at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO; tip-off is scheduled for local venue time (US/Central). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on SEC Network+ via internet broadcast networks.

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