LIVE Updates: South Carolina vs. Clemson

South Carolina hosts the rival Clemson Tigers this afternoon in a game that could define their early-season efforts.

Head coach Lamont Paris leads his basketball team into a new era over the first few games of this season. The non-conference slate challenges them, tasking the Gamecocks with finding their own identity.

Clemson presents an intriguing challenge. The atmosphere will be raucous, something these young players haven't seen before. Fans love a rivalry game, and Colonial Life Arena will be packed.

Freshman forward GG Jackson is a big key in all this. Jackson willed South Carolina to a win down the stretch against South Carolina State. He impacted the game on both sides, appearing much older than he is.

Several other transfers are attempting to find their footing. Forward Hayden Brown had high moments in the first game, leading the team in scoring. Guard Meechie Johnson also displayed an array of playmaking skills, though he exited several times with multiple different injuries. 

The Gamecocks have a clean injury sheet. Forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk will make his season debut, and Johnson has rebounded from the lower body injuries with treatment.

How To Watch Clemson @ South Carolina

• Gameday: Friday, November 11th, 2022.
• Game time: 7:00 pm ET
• TV: SEC Network+ or WatchESPN
• Stadium: Colonial Life Arena (Columbia, South Carolina)
• Live stream on fuboTV: Start with a 7-day free trial!

First Half

(2-0), 19:40 - Clemson guard Chase Hunter kicks off the scoring with a strong drive to the basket.

(4-2), 18:40 - Forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk scores his first bucket with the garnet and black, putting South Carolina on the board.

(9-4), 16:26 - Clemson forward Brevin Galloway makes a three to extend the Tigers' lead.

(9-6), 15:49 - South Carolina forward GG Jackson misses a layup but grabs the offensive rebound and dunks it home to bring the arena to its feet.

(9-6), 15:47 - First official TV timeout.

(11-8), 14:26 - Jackson gets to his spot a few feet above the elbow and nails a dribble pull-up.

(14-14), 11:08 - Official TV timeout.

(17-14), 10:58 - Forward Hunter Tyson nails a three to halt the Gamecock run and put Clemson back in front.

(17-17), 9:13 - Guard Meechie Johnson finds Chico Carter Jr. on the wing for a long three to tie the game.

(20-17), 8:21 - Forward Josh Gray finds Jackson out of the post for a three to give South Carolina to five them their first lead. Clemson calls their first timeout.

(20-20), 7:22 - Clemson's Hunter finds forward Alex Hemengway for a three to silence the crowd.

(24-24), 5:12 - Johnson cans a deep three off a pin-down and ties the game once again.

(30-26), 0:55 - South Carolina calls their first timeout.

(32-26), 0:45 - Carter gets an easy layup out of the timeout, getting an easy look at the rim.

(35-26), 0:00 - Carter hits a leaning three with time expiring to send the Gamecocks into the locker room up nine.

Second Half

(35-29), 19:05 - Tyson starts the half with a three-pointer, courtesy of Hunter.

(38-32), 18:14 - Forward Hayden Brown responds a few possession later with a three-pointer of his own, this time assisted by Carter.

(41-32), 17:06 - Carter continues to play tremendously for South Carolina. He hits a long jumper to push the lead back to nine.

(41-35), 15:43 - Official TV timeout.

(45-41), 11:46 - Guard Jacobi Wright halts a Clemson run with a smooth layup through traffic.

(45-43), 10:51 - Official TV timeout.

(49-47), 7:28 - South Carolina timeout.

(58-54), 2:47 - Galloway nails a three-pointer to cut the lead down to four points.

(58-56), 1:16 - Guard PJ Hall makes a layup to make it a one possession game.

(58-56), 0:41 - Clemson timeout.

(58-56), 0:27 - Johnson misses a free throw. Clemson rebounds and gets to half court before calling timeout.

(60-58), 0:00 - Carter nails a shot with 0.9 seconds left to knock off Clemson and give South Carolina their second win.

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