In the middle of a seven-game losing streak to start SEC play, South Carolina and coach Lamont Paris are trying to maintain a positive attitude and keep from letting the frustration tank the team’s chances even further.

South Carolina did just about everything right in its bid to upset No. 5 Florida on its home floor on Wednesday. The Gamecocks led the game for 39:95 and only trailed in the final seconds when the Gators’ Will Richard hit the eventual game-winning,

A preview of South Carolina's matchup against the Florida Gators for men's college basketball. The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team is scorchin

That has been the kryptonite for Lamont Paris’ 2024-25 team ... attempts a three-point basket against the Florida Gators in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Jeff Blake Imagn Images ...

No. 6 Florida basketball will try for its third true road win of the season when it plays at struggling South Carolina on Wednesday night.

It seemed like Wednesday was the night jubilation would break thorough. Instead, Florida’s Will Richard hit a layup with seconds left to give No. 5 Florida a 70-69 win over South Carolina (10-9, 0-6 SEC). It is the first time the Gamecocks have started conference play 0-6 since 2013-14.

They were poised to break through in their last game, but Florida's Will Richard scored ... just not able to win," South Carolina coach Lamont Paris said. The Gamecocks' 71.5 scoring average ...

After that surprising home loss to Missouri, the Gators got back on track last ... things couldn't be going much worse for Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks, who continue to find creative ways ...

South Carolina men's basketball is struggling in a stacked SEC conference surrounded by elite players and teams. South Carolina has already dropped games to ranked teams such as Auburn, Alabama, Florida,

South Carolina men's basketball is struggling in a stacked SEC conference surrounded by elite players and teams. South Carolina has already dropped games to ranked teams such as Auburn, Alabama, Florida,

Another game against a ranked SEC opponent, another heartbreaking loss for South Carolina.

South Carolina guard Jamarii Thomas (6) moves up the court after stealing the ball off of Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of a game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.