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Texas Aims for Momentum vs. Struggling South Carolina
3 Feb
Summary
- Texas seeks to build momentum in SEC play against South Carolina.
- Longhorns secured a comeback win, outscoring Oklahoma by 14 points.
- South Carolina lost its third consecutive game in overtime.
Texas is set to host South Carolina on Tuesday, looking to build momentum in the latter stages of their Southeastern Conference schedule. The Longhorns (13-9, 4-5 SEC) are riding high after a significant 79-69 road win against Oklahoma on Saturday. In that game, Texas demonstrated resilience by overcoming a 14-point deficit, showcasing a strong second-half performance.
Guard Dailyn Swain was instrumental in the victory, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, continuing his streak of strong offensive play. The team's overall shooting efficiency was notably high, with a 60% field goal percentage for the game. Swain has been a consistent performer in conference play, averaging 21.2 points per game.
Meanwhile, South Carolina (11-11, 2-7 SEC) arrives in Austin on a challenging stretch, having lost three consecutive games and six of their last seven. Their most recent outing was a tough 92-87 overtime defeat at home against LSU. Despite strong individual performances, the Gamecocks struggled at the free-throw line in that game, a critical factor in their narrow loss. This will be only the second time these teams have met in Austin, with the previous encounter occurring in January 1982.
