The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina men's basketball team continues strong start with win over Charleston Southern

After a back and forth of point leads, the South Carolina men's basketball team emerged victorious over Charleston Southern 74-62 in a Black Friday game.

Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox dunks the ball during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Knox made one steal and scored 15 points in the Gamecocks' win over the Buccaneers.
Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox dunks the ball during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Knox made one steal and scored 15 points in the Gamecocks' win over the Buccaneers.
Pyrotechnics fire off during the pre-game show at the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. The preceding Skechers Greenbrier Tip-Off tournament saw back-to-back losses for the Gamecocks.
Pyrotechnics fire off during the pre-game show at the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. The preceding Skechers Greenbrier Tip-Off tournament saw back-to-back losses for the Gamecocks.
Junior forward Elijah Strong gestures toward the referee during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Strong had four personal fouls but scored 22 points in the game.
Junior forward Elijah Strong gestures toward the referee during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Strong had four personal fouls but scored 22 points in the game.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson signs the jersey of a young Gamecocks fan after the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Johnson previously played for Ohio State before transferring to USC.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson signs the jersey of a young Gamecocks fan after the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Johnson previously played for Ohio State before transferring to USC.
Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts maneuvers the ball around an opposing player during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Sharavjamts made a total of eight rebounds and seven assists.
Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts maneuvers the ball around an opposing player during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Sharavjamts made a total of eight rebounds and seven assists.
Junior forward Elijah Strong loses the ball on the court during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Strong scored the most points for the Gamecocks with 22 total.
Junior forward Elijah Strong loses the ball on the court during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Strong scored the most points for the Gamecocks with 22 total.
A group of both South Carolina and Charleston Southern men's basketball players fight for the rebound during a game at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 28, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated the Buccaneers 74-62.
A group of both South Carolina and Charleston Southern men's basketball players fight for the rebound during a game at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 28, 2025. The Gamecocks defeated the Buccaneers 74-62.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Johnson scored four points in the Gamecocks' win over the Buccaneers.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Johnson scored four points in the Gamecocks' win over the Buccaneers.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson attempts to block the shot of an opposing player during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Johnson made five defensive rebounds during his 29 minutes of playtime.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson attempts to block the shot of an opposing player during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Johnson made five defensive rebounds during his 29 minutes of playtime.
Senior forward Nordin Kapic performs a layup during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Kapic scored 11 points during 15 minutes of playtime.
Senior forward Nordin Kapic performs a layup during the game against Charleston Southern on Nov. 28, 2025. Kapic scored 11 points during 15 minutes of playtime.