While a loss is nothing to get excited about, South Carolina found something that worked. After losing two straight games by a combined 55 points to open SEC play, the Gamecocks came out with newfound energy against Auburn on Saturday.
In those two prior losses, they didn’t seem to have the fight and intensity to compete at a high level. As a result, they were beaten badly in a 35-point loss at Mississippi State, then lost by 20 points at home to Alabama.
So, when the Gamecocks came out with much more aggression and physicality against the No. 2 Tigers, the results were much improved. Although they couldn’t complete the upset in a 66-63 loss at Colonial Life Arena, they now know what they need to do to have a chance to win moving forward…