South Carolina (11-12, 2-8 SEC) is set to face Missouri (15-7, 5-4 SEC) on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET at Colonial Life Arena. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with South Carolina aiming to break a four-game losing streak. The Gamecocks' standout player, Meechie Johnson, is having an impressive season, averaging 19.7 points in SEC play. The matchup promises excitement as the Gamecocks have won four of their last five home games against Missouri.

By the Numbers
  • South Carolina ranks No. 10 nationally in free throw percentage, shooting 78.5% (388-of-494).
  • Meechie Johnson scored a career-high 35 points in a recent game, becoming the first Gamecock with multiple 30-point games in a season since 2017.
  • Missouri has a team field goal percentage of 49.3%, ranking No. 2 in the SEC.
State of Play
  • Missouri has won 2 of its last 3 SEC games, including a recent victory over Mississippi State.
  • South Carolina is looking to rebound after a narrow 84-75 loss to Texas earlier this week.
What's Next

Following the matchup against Missouri, South Carolina will have a midweek break before traveling to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama on February 14.

Bottom Line

This matchup is crucial for South Carolina to regain momentum and build confidence. The Gamecocks need to capitalize on their home court advantage and leverage Johnson's scoring prowess to break their losing streak.