South Carolina Falls to No. 14 Missouri Despite Collin Murray-Boyles’ Standout Performance
Columbia, Missouri – The South Carolina Gamecocks struggled on the road against No. 14 Missouri, suffering a 101-71 defeat on Tuesday night. Despite the lopsided scoreline, sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles put on a stellar display, tying his season-high with 27 points in just 29 minutes.
Murray-Boyles was remarkably efficient, shooting 10-of-11 from the field and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. This performance marked his ninth 20-point game of the season, placing him eighth in the SEC in that category. Senior transfer Jamarii Thomas also made a solid contribution, scoring 17 points, but South Carolina’s defensive struggles proved costly.
The Gamecocks had no answers for Missouri’s hot shooting, as the Tigers shot a blistering 63.5% from the field and 57.9% from three-point range, capitalizing on South Carolina’s defensive lapses.
Key Takeaways
- South Carolina: The Gamecocks struggled to keep pace with Missouri’s offensive firepower, particularly from beyond the arc. Entering the game shooting just 29.5% from deep, South Carolina was overwhelmed by Missouri’s sharp perimeter shooting.
- Missouri: The Tigers were locked in offensively, hitting 11-of-19 from three and improving their ball security by committing just seven turnovers—a major improvement from their 18-turnover performance against Arkansas.
Game-Changing Moment
Caleb Grill sparked a 16-4 first-half run, scoring 12 points, including 10 straight. Jacob Crews then knocked down two three-pointers, extending Missouri’s lead to 27-13 with 10:40 remaining in the half.
Notable Stat
Missouri has now scored 80+ points in five straight SEC games—a feat the program hasn’t achieved since 1989, when it was part of the Big 8 Conference.
What’s Next?
South Carolina will look to bounce back at home against Arkansas, while Missouri heads to Vanderbilt for its next matchup on Saturday.
