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South Carolina Gamecocks vs LSU Tigers Recap - LSU Wins 85-80
South Carolina was scorched by Cameron Thomas for 25 points as LSU defeated them 85-80 in NCAA action on Saturday.
LSU won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.
Trendon Watford had 23 points for LSU and Javonte Smart chipped in with 15 points. Trendon Watford had 5 assists for them, while Darius Days was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
South Carolina got 26 points from Keyshawn Bryant in a losing cause and another 22 points from AJ Lawson. Jermaine Couisnard contributed 5 assists for them, while Justin Minaya had 10 rebounds.
LSU trailed at halftime, 38-35.
South Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-33.
LSU heads into a battle against Alabama. South Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Missouri.