South Carolina Gamecocks at Missouri Tigers
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60 - 62
Cunningham's late layup sends Missouri past South Carolina
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Cunningham had 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting to help the Tigers (19-9, 9-5 Southeastern Conference) win their third straight. They beat the Gamecocks (22-4, 12-2) for the second time since joining the conference.
Sierra Michaelis added 11 points, and Cierra Porter had 10 for Missouri. The Tigers trailed 48-44 after three quarters.
A'ja Wilson had 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting to lead South Carolina, and Allisha Gray added 10 points. The Gamecocks lost for the second time in three games, with the other setback coming at No. 1 UConn.
Missouri led 58-55 in the closing minutes after a pair of free throws by Cunningham, but South Carolina tied it at 60 on Wilson's two free throws.
BIG PICTURE
POLL IMPLICATIONS
South Carolina wasn't likely to fall far in the polls following its lost at UConn, but Sunday's defeat could cause voters to second-guess that decision. Missouri, meanwhile, didn't receive any votes in The Associated Press poll last week, but it likely will after a signature win like Sunday's victory.
UP NEXT
South Carolina is at No. 23 Texas A&M on Thursday.
Missouri hosts Mississippi on Thursday.
How can I watch Gamecocks vs. Tigers?
- TV Channel: Gamecocks vs Tigers 2021 College Basketball, week 15, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Recent Plays
| 4th 0:00 |  |
End of Game | 60 - 62 |
| 4th 0:01 |  |
Missouri Timeout | 60 - 62 |
| 4th 0:01 |  |
South Carolina Timeout | 60 - 62 |
| 4th 0:01 | |
Sophie Cunningham made Layup. | 60 - 62 |
| 4th 0:23 | |
Missouri Timeout | 60 - 60 |
Statistics
 SC |
MIZ |
|
|---|---|---|
| 21-51 | FG | 24-49 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 49 |
| 3-18 | 3PT | 6-18 |
| 17 | Three Point % | 33 |
| 15-22 | FT | 8-11 |
| 68 | Free Throw % | 73 |
| 26 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 18 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 9 | Assists | 10 |
| 12 | Steals | 6 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 21 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 19 | Fouls | 23 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Location: Columbia, MO
Attendance: 5,789 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southeastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 15-1 | - | 36-4 |
| Texas | 13-3 | 2 | 35-4 |
| Vanderbilt | 13-3 | 2 | 29-5 |
| LSU | 12-4 | 3 | 29-6 |
| Oklahoma | 11-5 | 4 | 26-8 |
| Kentucky | 8-8 | 7 | 25-11 |
| Georgia | 8-8 | 7 | 22-10 |
| Ole Miss | 8-8 | 7 | 24-12 |
| Tennessee | 8-8 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Alabama | 7-9 | 8 | 24-11 |
| Texas A&M | 7-9 | 8 | 14-13 |
| Mississippi State | 5-11 | 10 | 18-13 |
| Florida | 5-11 | 10 | 18-15 |
| Missouri | 4-12 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Auburn | 3-13 | 12 | 15-17 |
| Arkansas | 1-15 | 14 | 12-20 |