Gamecocks Get Past Aggies in SEC Home Opener
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Duane Notice and Rakym Felder each scored 19 points as USC improved to 2-0 in league play, beating Texas A&M Saturday 79-68. Trailing 38-36 at the half, the Gamecocks took control of the second half early, then answered Aggies runs throughout a game that featured 10 lead changes.
Carolina (12-3, 2-0) also received strong contributions from Sindarius Thornwell and Chris Silva. Thornwell returned to the Colonial Life Arena hardwood for the first time since December 1 following the end of his suspension for violating athletic department policy, which lasted six games in total. The star senior guard added 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Silva posted 15 points and 6 boards.
Texas A&M (8-6, 0-3) forward DJ Hogg had a game high 25 in the loss.
Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to see highlights from the Gamecocks latest win. USC travels to Tennessee on Wednesday for their next Southeastern Conference contest.
