South Carolina Tops Virginia Tech 70-60

The South Carolina Gamecocks secured a 70-60 victory over Virginia Tech in the third-place game of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, improving their record to 4-3. Collin Murray-Boyles led the Gamecocks with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Morris Ugusuk and Zachary Davis contributed 12 points each. South Carolina maintained a lead throughout the game, despite a brief resurgence from Virginia Tech, who managed to cut the deficit to four points late in the second half. However, the Gamecocks responded effectively, scoring crucial points in the final minutes to seal the win. Virginia Tech struggled with offensive consistency, suffering from droughts that hindered their comeback efforts, with Jaydon Young leading the Hokies with 12 points. The Gamecocks will next face Boston College in the ACC-SEC Challenge on December 3rd.