South Carolina sophomore forward Colin Murray-Boyle scored 22 points and added 10 rebounds in leading the Gamecocks to a win over Texas, 84-69, in Columbia on Saturday night, ending a 13-game losing streak. After Texas took an early lead, the Gamecocks dominated the first half to lead by 18 points at the break and captured their first Southeastern Conference win of the season by defeating the visiting Longhorns. In addition to Murray-Boyles, South Carolina had three other players hit double digits in scoring, guards Jabari Thomas (15) and Zachary Davis (12) and forward Morris Ogusuk (10). Texas guard Tre Johnson led all scorers with 29 points in a losing effort. The Gamecocks will return to action on Tuesday night in a road match against No. 15/16 Missouri. Staff photos by Rob Davis
South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) grabs a rebound as Texas forward Ze’Rik Onyema (21) defends during a Southeastern Conference basketball game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina Cheerleaders during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (2) rebounds during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina players celebrate after a home basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Carolina Dance Team perform during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris gives direction during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jamari Thomas (6) looks for open space during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Nick Pringle (5) dunks during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis).South Carolina guard Jamari Thomas (6) shoots the ball during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina fans celebrate after a home basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (2) drive to the basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina Cheerleaders during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jamari Thomas (6) dribbles the ball during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Morris Ugusuk (15) looks for an opening during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Banjamin Bosmans-Yerdonk (31) grabs a rebound during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris talks to an official during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Nick Pringle (5) drives to the basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Nick Pringle (5) shoots a free throw during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)A South Caroliha fan reacts to a play during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jacobi Wright (1) dribbles the ball during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Morris Ugusuk (15) looks to pass the ball during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (2) drives toward the basket South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (2)South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris reacts to a play during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jacobi Wright (1) drives toward the basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris watches the action during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina players react after a home basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (2) shoots a free throw during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) rebounds during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jacobi Wright (1) waits to inbound the ball after a timeout during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) shoots a free throw during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jacobi Wright (1) looks to pass the ball during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina players celebrate after a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jamari Thomas (6) signs an autograph for a young fan after a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Texas at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)
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