Written by Flounder | 22 February 2009

The Gamecocks (19-6, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) had to go to overtime, but beat lowly Arkansas 82-78 on Saturday night. But heck it is a WIN and USC remains in the hunt for the SEC East crown.

Thank goodness for Devan who made all four of his free throws in the final 15 seconds of overtime to help secure the win.

Quote of the day - “I guess we’re not going to be boring,” South Carolina coach Darrin Horn said after the game.

Geez...got that right but a W is a W.

The Gamecocks remain in a tie on top of the SEC East with Florida and Kentucky. The Wildcats come to Columbia Wednesday, as the Gamecocks will try to sweep them for only the second time since joining the SEC in 1991.

South Carolina is now guaranteed to finish at least .500 in the SEC for only the second time in past 11 seasons. The Gamecocks haven’t had a winning conference record since 1998. They also stay on track for their first bid to the NCAA tournament since 2004.

What to work on before the next game?

TURNOVERS! Stop it...25 in the Ark win and 16 in the MSU win. Come on...play smarter basketball!