The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina men's basketball tops Stetson 82-51

South Carolina dominated at Colonial Life Arena, controlling the pace on both ends of the floor against Stetson. The Gamecocks’ offense stayed efficient and steady, while their defense shut down Stetson’s momentum early. By the final buzzer, South Carolina secured a convincing 82–51 victory in front of the home crowd.

South Carolina players share a quick moment on the baseline as they prepare for tipoff against Stetson. The scene unfolded inside Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina players share a quick moment on the baseline as they prepare for tipoff against Stetson. The scene unfolded inside Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina’s ball movement slowed into a one-on-one moment as senior guard Mike Sharavjamts backed down his defender, carving out space on the wing with the shot clock ticking at 16. The Gamecocks kept control of the tempo, stacking another steady possession into their eventual 82–51 win over Stetson.
South Carolina’s ball movement slowed into a one-on-one moment as senior guard Mike Sharavjamts backed down his defender, carving out space on the wing with the shot clock ticking at 16. The Gamecocks kept control of the tempo, stacking another steady possession into their eventual 82–51 win over Stetson.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson surveys the court while bringing the ball up during the Gamecocks’ matchup against Stetson at Colonial Life Arena. The possession helped steady the offense as the Gamecocks continued to control the pace in their win.
Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson surveys the court while bringing the ball up during the Gamecocks’ matchup against Stetson at Colonial Life Arena. The possession helped steady the offense as the Gamecocks continued to control the pace in their win.
South Carolina pushes offense as senior guard Mike Sharavjamts elevates for a jumper while Stetson defenders scramble to close out. The scene occurred inside Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina pushes offense as senior guard Mike Sharavjamts elevates for a jumper while Stetson defenders scramble to close out. The scene occurred inside Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina huddles up near the free-throw line as players regroup between whistles at Colonial Life Arena. The unified moment reflected the Gamecocks’ control throughout their 82–51 win over Stetson in Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina huddles up near the free-throw line as players regroup between whistles at Colonial Life Arena. The unified moment reflected the Gamecocks’ control throughout their 82–51 win over Stetson in Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina players huddle during a timeout in the Gamecocks’ matchup against Stetson at Colonial Life Arena. The group reset and refocus as the Gamecocks went on to win the contest.
South Carolina players huddle during a timeout in the Gamecocks’ matchup against Stetson at Colonial Life Arena. The group reset and refocus as the Gamecocks went on to win the contest.
Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox focuses at the line while teammates and opponents prepare for the rebound. The sequence took place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
Redshirt senior guard Kobe Knox focuses at the line while teammates and opponents prepare for the rebound. The sequence took place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
A South Carolina guard rises for a jumper while teammates and defenders crash the paint at Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina controlled the pace all night on Dec. 6, 2025, finishing with an 82–51 victory in Columbia, South Carolina.
A South Carolina guard rises for a jumper while teammates and defenders crash the paint at Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina controlled the pace all night on Dec. 6, 2025, finishing with an 82–51 victory in Columbia, South Carolina.