- Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs South Carolina Gamecocks
- Fixture Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The South Carolina Gamecocks (10-8) aim to secure a victory against the Oklahoma Sooners (11-7) at the Colonial Life Arena this Tuesday.
In their previous contest, the Oklahoma Sooners faced off against Alabama and suffered a narrow defeat, ending with a score of 83-81. The Sooners recorded 18 personal fouls compared to Alabama’s 14. From the three-point line, Oklahoma connected on 10 of 33 attempts. Alabama capitalized on 57.7% of their free throw opportunities, hitting 15 out of 26. The Crimson Tide gathered 39 total rebounds (with 12 offensive and 27 defensive), but did not register a block. Alabama dished out 12 assists and secured 7 steals during the game. On the defensive side, Oklahoma allowed their opponents to shoot 43.9%, offering 29 successful baskets out of 66 attempts. They also managed 13 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and accumulating 9 steals. In terms of rebounding, the Sooners tallied 37 total, including 13 offensive rebounds. Shooting from the charity stripe, Oklahoma excelled by sinking 19 of 22 attempts for an incredible percentage of 86.4%. Overall, the Sooners averaged a field goal percentage of 38.9%, making 28 out of 72 attempts, and converted 6 of 24 three-point shots.
Xzayvier Brown made a notable impact in this matchup, finishing with a shooting percentage of 35.3% over 38 minutes, tallying 21 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds on 6 of 17 shooting.
The Oklahoma Sooners come into this game with a seasonal record of 11-7. They average 9.9 turnovers and commit 17.5 personal fouls per game. The team records an average of 39.1 rebounds per outing and has a cumulative total of 276 assists, ranking 137th nationally. Oklahoma’s long-range shooting stands at 35.1% (177 of 504) with a solid free throw percentage of 73.1%. They average an impressive 83.9 points per game, placing them 58th in Division 1, with a field goal accuracy of 46.5%.
Defensively, the Sooners force an average of 10.8 turnovers per game while conceding 17.7 fouls. They rank 131st in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up a total of 234 this season. Oklahoma allows opponents to achieve a field goal percentage of 42.6% (471 of 1,105) and gives up 34.9 rebounds per game. Their opponents shoot 34.0% from beyond the arc, and the Sooners rank 218th nationwide in points allowed per game at 74.7.
In their last matchup, the South Carolina Gamecocks fell short against Auburn, finishing with a score of 71-67. In terms of rebounding, South Carolina allowed Auburn to grab a total of 34 boards (11 offensive). The Gamecocks faced challenges from beyond the arc, making only 2 of 19 attempts for 10.5%, while shooting 76.7% from the free throw line with 23 of 30 made shots. Auburn completed 23 of 56 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 41.1%. Conversely, South Carolina’s shooting percentage was 39.7%, making 23 out of 58 shots from the field. Beyond the three-point line, they managed to hit 8 out of 25 attempts (32.0%). Despite Auburn committing 18 fouls, this allowed South Carolina 20 free throw opportunities, while they committed 15 turnovers and achieved 5 steals. The Gamecocks secured a total of 36 rebounds (26 defensive, 10 offensive).
Meechie Johnson Jr. was a key player for the Gamecocks, scoring 17 points in 35 minutes and contributing 6 assists. He shot 6 of 17, finishing with a field goal percentage of 35.3%, alongside 5 rebounds.
The South Carolina Gamecocks hold a current record of 10-8. They average 17.4 personal fouls per game and boast a free throw shooting percentage of 78.0%. The team generates 14.7 assists per contest (150th in the nation) and turns the ball over 10.2 times each game. This season, South Carolina has accumulated a total of 1,413 points, averaging 78.5 points per game, while collecting 34.4 rebounds per outing. The Gamecocks rank 148th in Division 1 with a shooting percentage of 45.9%.
Defensively, South Carolina limits opponents to 29.1% from three-point range (101 of 347) and allows 69.4% from the free throw line. They yield an average of 13.7 assists and 34.0 rebounds, ranking 210th and 152nd respectively. The Gamecocks are positioned 128th in points allowed per game at 71.8. They cause an average of 9.9 turnovers and restrict teams to a field goal percentage of 43.6% (ranking 178th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on South Carolina.
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