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Gamecocks Fall to Virginia Tech in Overtime Thriller

12/3/2025

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The South Carolina Gamecocks lost 86-83 in overtime to Virginia Tech on December 2, 2025, in the Atlantic Coast Conference/Southeastern Conference Challenge (ACC/SEC Challenge).
South Carolina shot 4-for-11 from three.
South Carolina coach Lamont Paris said the team must improve decision-making and rebounding after being outscored 54-30 in the paint.
Junior forward Elijah Strong led with 18 points.
Meechie Johnson's missed 3-pointer sealed the loss.

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The South Carolina Gamecocks lost 86-83 in overtime to Virginia Tech on December 2, 2025, in the Atlantic Coast Conference/Southeastern Conference Challenge (ACC/SEC Challenge).
South Carolina shot 4-for-11 from three.
South Carolina coach Lamont Paris said the team must improve decision-making and rebounding after being outscored 54-30 in the paint.
Junior forward Elijah Strong led with 18 points.
Meechie Johnson's missed 3-pointer sealed the loss.