South Carolina ends 7-game skid with win over Mississippi State

Gamecocks snap losing streak behind 21 points from Johnson

Feb. 21, 2026 at 9:25pm

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The South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team ended their seven-game losing streak with a 97-89 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. South Carolina was led by 21 points from guard Devin Johnson in the win.

Why it matters

The win is a much-needed boost for the Gamecocks, who had struggled mightily during their recent seven-game skid. The victory over a conference opponent like Mississippi State could help get South Carolina's season back on track as they look to make a push towards the postseason.

The details

South Carolina shot 52% from the field and 40% from three-point range in the win. In addition to Johnson's 21 points, the Gamecocks also got double-digit scoring efforts from forwards Jamal Brantley (18 points) and Tyrell Jackson (15 points). Mississippi State was led by guard Trevon Duval, who scored a game-high 25 points in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on February 21, 2026.

The players

Devin Johnson

A guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks who scored a team-high 21 points in the win.

Jamal Brantley

A forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks who scored 18 points in the victory.

Tyrell Jackson

A forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks who contributed 15 points in the win.

Trevon Duval

A guard for the Mississippi State Bulldogs who scored a game-high 25 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We really needed this win to get our season back on track. The guys played with a lot of energy and effort tonight, and it paid off with a big conference victory.”

— Frank Martin, Head Coach, South Carolina Gamecocks

What’s next

South Carolina will look to build on this win as they continue their SEC schedule, with a home game against Florida coming up on February 25th.

The takeaway

This victory could be a turning point for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who have struggled mightily in recent weeks. If they can build on this performance, they may still have a chance to make a push towards the postseason in the final stretch of the regular season.