Texas Longhorns set the tone at Bon Secours Wellness Arena as South Carolina Gamecocks chase

The Texas Longhorns entered the SEC Championship at 4-3 against the South Carolina Gamecocks at 7-2, and the Horns left Bon Secours Wellness Arena with a 78-61 result at 3:00 PM EDT. The Texas Longhorns vs South Carolina Gamecocks final score captured a game with 0 ties and 0 lead changes on a neutral floor in Greenville, with 13,567 in attendance on ESPN.

First quarter

The Texas Longhorns opened with 27 points in the first quarter while the Gamecocks scored 12, and Texas built its control with a 14-0 unanswered run noted in the team game flow. The Horns hit 54 percent from the field for the game and set an early interior base with 40 points in the paint, while South Carolina managed 32 paint points overall.

Second quarter

The Horns added 18 points in the second quarter and took advantage of 16 points off turnovers as the Gamecocks finished with 14 total turnovers. Texas also moved the ball for 18 assists and posted a 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio, while South Carolina recorded 14 assists with a 1.08 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Third quarter

Texas scored 12 points in the third quarter and protected the lane with 7 blocks as South Carolina finished with 4 blocks. The Gamecocks stayed connected with 16 points in the quarter and leaned on the bench for 25 points, while Texas received 17 bench points to keep the rotation productive.

Fourth quarter

The Horns closed with 21 points in the fourth quarter and finished with a 19-point biggest lead as the Gamecocks scored 17 in the period. Texas won the rebounding margin 35-26 with 10 offensive boards and 11 second-chance points, while South Carolina collected 3 offensive rebounds and produced 10 second-chance points.

Justice Carlton’s previous-game line of 15 points on 75 percent shooting fit the efficient profile Texas showed with a 57 effective field goal percent in this matchup. Madison Booker’s previous-game 18 points aligned with Texas generating 34 made field goals, and Rori Harmon’s previous-game 4 assists matched the Horns finishing with 18 assists. Kyla Oldacre’s previous-game 8 rebounds reflected a Texas front line that finished with 24 defensive rebounds and held South Carolina to 0 fast-break points while Texas produced 9.

Texas Longhorns vs South Carolina Gamecocks highlights will center on Texas turning 9 steals into transition chances and controlling tempo with 9 turnovers as a team. Texas Longhorns post-game interviews will have context in the Horns holding South Carolina to 25 percent on 3-point shots while Texas hit 57 percent beyond the arc on limited attempts. Texas Longhorns match rating debates will lean on Texas posting 85 efficiency to South Carolina’s 55 and holding firm despite 21 personal fouls compared to the Gamecocks’ 10.

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