Thompson Leading The Way For Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The ninth ranked South Carolina Gamecocks have a 21 to 0 lead over East Carolina at the end of the first half. Dylan Thompson is 14 of 23 for 216 yards and two touchdowns. Thompson started the game with two incomplete passes but followed that with five straight completions for 117 yards and one touchdown. Rory Anderson and DeAngelo Smith each have one touchdown. Bruce Ellington leads all receivers with 4 receptions for 63 yards. Marcus Lattimore has 39 yards on 12 attempts with one touchdown. The 6-yard touchdown gave the talented running back his 33rd career rushing touchdown tying a school record. Defensively, the Gamecocks have been playing strong. The defense has created 3 turnovers in the first half, two interceptions and a fumble. Brison Williams and D.J. Swearinger both a have an interception and Reginal Bowens with the forced fumble and recovery. Jadeveon Clowney playing disruptively rush the quarterback on both interceptions.