Vanderbilt Edges South Carolina in SEC Thriller

Vanderbilt secured a narrow 66-63 victory over South Carolina, thanks to Devin McGlockton's critical plays in the final seconds. McGlockton blocked a potential game-winner from Nick Pringle and then scored a layup while being fouled, completing a decisive three-point play with just 0.6 seconds remaining. This win improved Vanderbilt's record to 14-3 overall and 2-2 in the SEC, a much-needed result as they face upcoming games against top-ranked teams. The Commodores struggled offensively, shooting only 41.1% from the field and 19% from beyond the arc, but capitalized on South Carolina's 25 turnovers. South Carolina, now 0-4 in conference play, was led by Morris Ugusuk's career-high 20 points but couldn't maintain their advantage due to poor ball handling. Despite the close score, Vanderbilt's opportunistic defense, marked by 15 steals, was pivotal to their victory.