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.

Mississippi State couldn't overcome a poor start in its most recent game. South Carolina couldn't get the final stop it needed in its most recent game. The No. 14 Bulldogs

Here’s what Todd Golden and Will Richard had to say after Florida escaped Columbia with a 1-point win over South Carolina.

Mike Lopresti is a member of the US Basketball Writers Hall of Fame, Ball State journalism Hall of Fame and Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame. He has covered college basketball for 43 years, including 39 Final Fours. He is so old he covered Bob Knight when he had dark hair and basketball shorts were actually short.

After Davis’ dunk, Florida broke it out and USC approached it like the Gators were actually 6-foot spitting cobras. Nine turnovers gave the Gators their window, and while Morris Ugusuk and Davis kept the Gamecocks that skosh more advantage with some big 3-pointers, as the game got within a single shot, the script seemed to be written.