The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock Men's Basketball Wins SEC Opening Game

The South Carolina men's basketball team defeated Mississippi State on Jan. 6, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks faced the Bulldogs in the opening game of SEC play for the season and are now 13-1 for the sixth time in school history.

Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles and the South Carolina men’s basketball team embrace Mississippi State after the game on Jan. 6, 2024. Murray-Boyles finished the game with 8 points, aiding the 68-62 win against the Bulldogs.
Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles and the South Carolina men’s basketball team embrace Mississippi State after the game on Jan. 6, 2024. Murray-Boyles finished the game with 8 points, aiding the 68-62 win against the Bulldogs.
Junior guard Meechie Johnson celebrates after making a 3-pointer on Jan. 6, 2024. Jonhson led the team with 24 points in the 68-62 win against the Mississippi State.
Junior guard Meechie Johnson celebrates after making a 3-pointer on Jan. 6, 2024. Jonhson led the team with 24 points in the 68-62 win against the Mississippi State.
Sophomore guard Zachary Davis tucks the ball in to get past a double team on Jan. 6, 2024. Davis finished the game with 9 points, aiding the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
Sophomore guard Zachary Davis tucks the ball in to get past a double team on Jan. 6, 2024. Davis finished the game with 9 points, aiding the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
Graduate student guard Ta’Lon Cooper drives the ball past his defender on Jan. 6, 2024. Cooper led the team with 7 assists during the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
Graduate student guard Ta’Lon Cooper drives the ball past his defender on Jan. 6, 2024. Cooper led the team with 7 assists during the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
Junior guard Myles Stute drives to the basket on Jan. 6, 2024. Stute finished the game with 15 points, contributing to the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
Junior guard Myles Stute drives to the basket on Jan. 6, 2024. Stute finished the game with 15 points, contributing to the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
Sophomore guard Zachary Davis watches the ball as he plays defense on Jan 6, 2024. Davis finished the game with 9 points, aiding the 68-62 win against Mississippi State. The Gamecocks are now 13-1 for the sixth time in school history.
Sophomore guard Zachary Davis watches the ball as he plays defense on Jan 6, 2024. Davis finished the game with 9 points, aiding the 68-62 win against Mississippi State. The Gamecocks are now 13-1 for the sixth time in school history.
Junior guard Jacobi Wright handles the ball on an offensive possession on Jan. 6, 2024. South Carolina beat Mississippi State 68-62.
Junior guard Jacobi Wright handles the ball on an offensive possession on Jan. 6, 2024. South Carolina beat Mississippi State 68-62.
Freshman guard Morris Ugusuk calls a play as he brings the ball upcourt on Jan. 6, 2024. South Carolina beat Mississippi State 68-62 and are now 13-1.
Freshman guard Morris Ugusuk calls a play as he brings the ball upcourt on Jan. 6, 2024. South Carolina beat Mississippi State 68-62 and are now 13-1.