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Struggling SEC Teams Clash After Brutal Losses
31 Jan
Summary
- Both teams aim to rebound from their worst losses this season.
- South Carolina lost by 47 points, LSU by 14.
- LSU struggles with 3-point shooting, hitting only 32.9%.
The South Carolina Gamecocks and LSU Tigers are both coming off disheartening performances as they prepare to meet on Saturday in Columbia, S.C. The Gamecocks (11-10, 2-6 SEC) experienced their most significant loss of the season, a 95-48 defeat at home against No. 19 Florida on Wednesday.
On the same night, the LSU Tigers (13-8, 1-7 SEC) lost 80-66 at home to Mississippi State. Coach Lamont Paris of South Carolina described his team's performance against Florida as a "poor effort overall." He emphasized the need for the team to focus on themselves and respond positively in their next game.
LSU coach Matt McMahon acknowledged that both teams are desperate for a win, a sentiment that also applies to their upcoming matchup. He noted his team "played with a sense of urgency that we were unable to match," calling their performance "very disappointing." McMahon also highlighted ongoing struggles with 3-point shooting for the Tigers, who are shooting just 32.9% from beyond the arc in the SEC and a dismal 21.7% over their last three games.
