The Gamecocks have dominated opponents (to say the least) as of late, winning their last five games by an average of 47.6 points, but they struggled to put the Bulldogs away Sunday afternoon.
Top-ranked South Carolina (16-0, 4-0) won a close one against Mississippi State (12-5, 1-3) by the score of 58-51 to extend its perfect season thus far.
Although USC’s record remained perfect, its play – most notably the offense – did not quite meet that benchmark.
USC’s 58 points scored – 24 points below its scoring average – was the squad’s lowest of the year, four points less than the 62 points scored at South Dakota State.