Radford Highlanders @ South Carolina Gamecocks
Thomas scores 18, South Carolina uses a big finish to earn come-from-behind win over Radford, 74-48
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- — Jamari Thomas knocked down four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to help power South Carolina to a 74-48 win over Radford on Sunday.
The Gamecocks, coming off a 91-88 win over No. 25 Clemson, won their sixth straight and seventh in eight games at home.
Radford held a 36-30 lead at intermission and Jonas Sirtautas' jumper gave the Highlanders a 40-35 lead with 16:34 left but South Carolina closed the game on a 39-8 run.
South Carolina converted 25 of 27 from the free throw line but was 20 of 51 from the field (39.2%), including 9 of 30 from beyond the arc. Collin Murray-Boyles had 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds with three assists, a steal and four blocked shots. Nick Pringle went 10-for-10 at the line and pulled down eight rebounds with four assists.
TJ NeSmith came off the bench to hit 5 of 8 from the floor and 4-for-4 from the free throw line to lead Radford (10-5). Jarvis Moss added 10 points. The Highlanders went to the free throw line just 13 times, converting 8, and were outrebounded 42-24, managing just six rebounds off the offensive glass.
South Carolina will host Presbyterian on Dec. 30 in its final nonconference game.
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Game Information
Columbia, SC

Referee:Doug Shows
Referee:Courtney Green
Referee:Anthony Eades

2025-26 Standings
| Big South ConferenceBig South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop | 7-1 | - | 15-8 |
| High Point | 6-1 | 0.5 | 18-4 |
| Longwood | 4-3 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| Radford | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-11 |
| Presbyterian | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-11 |
| UNC Asheville | 3-4 | 3.5 | 9-12 |
| Charleston Southern | 2-5 | 4.5 | 11-11 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 1-6 | 5.5 | 9-13 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-6 | 5.5 | 3-19 |
| Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | 6-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Arkansas | 5-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Florida | 5-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Kentucky | 5-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Vanderbilt | 4-3 | 2 | 17-3 |
| Georgia | 4-3 | 2 | 16-4 |
| Missouri | 4-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| Auburn | 4-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Tennessee | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Alabama | 3-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Texas | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Ole Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| South Carolina | 2-5 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Mississippi State | 2-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| LSU | 1-6 | 5 | 13-7 |
| Oklahoma | 1-6 | 5 | 11-9 |
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