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No. 23 Tennessee Defeats South Carolina 78-59
Volunteers win big over Gamecocks in SEC matchup
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The No. 23 ranked Tennessee Volunteers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 78-59 in a Southeastern Conference (SEC) men's basketball matchup. The Volunteers led for most of the game and pulled away in the second half to secure the victory.
Why it matters
This win keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a top seed in the upcoming SEC tournament and NCAA Tournament. South Carolina's loss drops them further down the conference standings and puts their postseason hopes in jeopardy.
The details
Tennessee was led by junior guard Josiah-Jordan James, who scored a game-high 22 points. The Volunteers shot 48% from the field and out-rebounded South Carolina 38-28. The Gamecocks struggled offensively, shooting just 37% and turning the ball over 15 times.
- The game was played on March 3, 2026.
The players
Josiah-Jordan James
A junior guard for the Tennessee Volunteers.
The takeaway
Tennessee's win keeps them in contention for a high seed in the postseason, while South Carolina's loss makes their path to the NCAA Tournament more difficult.
