South Carolina did just about everything right in its bid to upset No. 5 Florida on its home floor on Wednesday. The Gamecocks led the game for 39:95 and only trailed in the final seconds when the Gators’ Will Richard hit the eventual game-winning,

In the middle of a seven-game losing streak to start SEC play, South Carolina and coach Lamont Paris are trying to maintain a positive attitude and keep from letting the frustration tank the team’s chances even further.

A preview of South Carolina's matchup against the Florida Gators for men's college basketball. The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team is scorchin

That has been the kryptonite for Lamont Paris’ 2024-25 team ... attempts a three-point basket against the Florida Gators in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Jeff Blake Imagn Images ...

No. 6 Florida basketball will try for its third true road win of the season when it plays at struggling South Carolina on Wednesday night.

It seemed like Wednesday was the night jubilation would break thorough. Instead, Florida’s Will Richard hit a layup with seconds left to give No. 5 Florida a 70-69 win over South Carolina (10-9, 0-6 SEC). It is the first time the Gamecocks have started conference play 0-6 since 2013-14.

South Carolina men's basketball is struggling in a stacked SEC conference surrounded by elite players and teams. South Carolina has already dropped games to ranked teams such as Auburn, Alabama, Florida,

Another game against a ranked SEC opponent, another heartbreaking loss for South Carolina.

The men’s team downed North Florida 4-0 Saturday in the consolation round of the ITA Kickoff Weekend at Florida State. On Friday, the Gamecocks fell to San Diego 4-1. They are now 3-2 and will host Queens and the College of Charleston on Wednesday.

The defense evaporated in a home upset against Missouri but returned to normal on Saturday for No. 5 Florida ... in particular," Gamecocks coach Lamont Paris said of Murray-Boyles and Pringle.

It’s been a difficult opening month of SEC play for the South Carolina Gamecocks, going 0-8 to open up SEC play and putting them in last place in the conference. For head coach Lamont Paris, there’s plenty to be frustrated about.

The 0-8 start to SEC play is extra maddening for a program that wanted to build off last year’s NCAA Tournament appearance.