The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina men's basketball overcome Mississippi State, ending seven-game losing streak

The South Carolina men's basketball team dominated Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena, ending a seven-game win drought. The Gamecocks will take on Kentucky next on Feb. 24, 2026.

Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox finishes at the rim against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks went on to win 97-89 over the Bulldogs.
Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox finishes at the rim against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks went on to win 97-89 over the Bulldogs.
Junior forward Elijah Strong celebrates after a dagger 3-pointer late in the second half against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. Strong finished with 16 points to help the Gamecocks with the win.
Junior forward Elijah Strong celebrates after a dagger 3-pointer late in the second half against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. Strong finished with 16 points to help the Gamecocks with the win.
Freshman guard Eli Ellis celebrates after a big 3-pointer against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks went on to win 97-89 over the Bulldogs.
Freshman guard Eli Ellis celebrates after a big 3-pointer against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks went on to win 97-89 over the Bulldogs.
Freshman guard Eli Ellis hits a big 3-pointer against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks went on to win 97-89 over the Bulldogs.
Freshman guard Eli Ellis hits a big 3-pointer against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks went on to win 97-89 over the Bulldogs.
Junior forward Elijah Strong finishes a contested layup against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. Strong finished with 16 points to help the Gamecocks with the win.
Junior forward Elijah Strong finishes a contested layup against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. Strong finished with 16 points to help the Gamecocks with the win.
Junior forward Elijah Strong hits a left-handed hook shot against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. Strong finished with 16 points to help the Gamecocks with the win.
Junior forward Elijah Strong hits a left-handed hook shot against Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. Strong finished with 16 points to help the Gamecocks with the win.