South Carolina Men's Basketball Defeats Mercer 84-72

South Carolina's men's basketball team secured an 84-72 victory over Mercer, improving their season record to 3-2. The Gamecocks were led by Jamarii Thomas, who scored 19 points, and Zachary Davis, who added a career-high 18 points. Despite a shaky first half where they struggled with turnovers and rebounding, South Carolina regained control in the second half, overcoming a brief deficit. Mercer, now 2-3, was led by Tyler Johnson with 15 points, while the team made 12 three-pointers during the game. Meanwhile, Charleston Southern's women's basketball team faced a tough loss against Mercer, falling 59-48, with Alben scoring 22 points but unable to close the gap after a poor second quarter. Both teams from Mercer will look to bounce back in their next matchups, with Charleston Southern hosting Fairfield and South Carolina heading to the Fort Myers Tip-Off.