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South Carolina men's basketball team snaps 7-game losing streak
Meechie Johnson scored 21 points and handed out a career-high nine assists
Feb. 21, 2026 at 9:49pm
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The South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 97-89 on Saturday, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Meechie Johnson led the Gamecocks with 21 points and a career-high 9 assists, while Kobe Knox added 17 points. The Gamecocks jumped out to a 46-39 halftime lead and extended their advantage to as much as 13 points late in the game.
Why it matters
This win is an important morale boost for the struggling Gamecocks, who had lost seven straight games prior to this victory. The team is now 12-15 overall and 3-11 in SEC play, and this win could help them build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
The details
The Gamecocks used an 8-0 run in the first half to take the lead and never looked back, leading by as much as 13 points late in the game. In addition to Johnson's big game, Elijah Strong scored 16 points, Mike Sharavjamts had 15, and Eli Ellis added 11 off the bench. The Gamecocks shot an impressive 85% from the free throw line.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Meechie Johnson
A key player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, scoring 21 points and dishing out a career-high 9 assists in the win.
Kobe Knox
Scored 17 points for the Gamecocks in the victory.
Elijah Strong
Contributed 16 points for the Gamecocks.
Mike Sharavjamts
Scored 15 points for the Gamecocks.
Eli Ellis
Came off the bench to score 11 points for the Gamecocks.
What’s next
The Gamecocks will look to build on this win as they continue SEC play. Their next game is against No. 25 Alabama on Wednesday.
The takeaway
The Gamecocks' victory over Mississippi State snapped a seven-game losing streak and could provide a much-needed confidence boost for the team as they look to finish the season strong in SEC play.
