South Carolina MBB falls in overtime against LSU

Gamecocks lose battle of SEC cellar dwellers

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:23pm

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The South Carolina men's basketball team lost a close overtime game against LSU, continuing their struggles in SEC play. Lamont Paris, in his fourth season as head coach, now has a 60-60 record at the university.

Why it matters

South Carolina and LSU are both struggling teams in the Southeastern Conference this season, making this a key matchup between two programs looking to turn their seasons around. The loss is another setback for the Gamecocks, who have been unable to find consistent success under head coach Lamont Paris.

The details

The game went to overtime after the two teams were tied at the end of regulation. LSU was ultimately able to pull out the victory, handing South Carolina another tough loss in conference play.

  • The game was played on January 31, 2026.

The players

Lamont Paris

The head coach of the South Carolina men's basketball team, now in his fourth season with a 60-60 record.

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The takeaway

The loss is another disappointment for the South Carolina men's basketball program, which has struggled to find success in the highly competitive SEC under head coach Lamont Paris. The Gamecocks will need to regroup and try to turn their season around in the coming weeks.