TAMPA, DEC. 17, 2016 – Sophomore guard Jahmal McMurray scored a season-high 25 points in USF’s 77-66 loss to No. 16/15 South Carolina Saturday at the Sun Dome.
The Bulls (5-4) held their largest lead of the game, 35-29, with 1:14 left to play in the first half, and took a 37-31 lead into the break. It was the most points that the Gamecocks (9-1) had allowed all season in the first half. South Carolina entered the game No. 2 in the NCAA in scoring defense (56.8) and field goal percentage defense (33.8).
South Carolina tied the game, 46-46, following a dunk by Chris Silva, with 15:22 remaining.