- Matchup: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Oklahoma Sooners
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Oklahoma Sooners (17-14) are set to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks (13-18) on Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena during the SEC Tournament.
In their previous game, the South Carolina Gamecocks triumphed over Ole Miss with a close score of 64-61. They managed to hit 40.7% from the field (22 out of 54) and connected on 9 of their 29 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, South Carolina converted 11 of 18 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 61.1%. They secured a total of 32 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive, and recorded 14 assists while forcing the opposition into 10 turnovers, alongside 3 steals. Defensively, the Gamecocks allowed a shooting percentage of 41.8% from Ole Miss, who made 23 of 55 shots. Ole Miss provided 14 assists and recorded 10 steals, while collecting 27 rebounds (5 offensive, 22 defensive) and did not achieve a block. Ole Miss shot 82.4% from the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 17 attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making only 1 of 14. South Carolina was called for 16 fouls, while Ole Miss received 15.
Meechie Johnson Jr. stood out in this matchup, contributing 17 points on 5 out of 11 shooting, while playing for 33 minutes and grabbing 4 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and 4 assists.
As they enter this game, South Carolina holds a record of 13-18 for the season. They average 75.0 points per game (205th in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 43.5%. The Gamecocks are shooting 30.8% from three-point range (245 of 795) and 78.2% from the charity stripe. As a team, South Carolina averages 32.5 rebounds per game and has dished out 413 assists this season, ranking them 244th in the country. They average 9.9 turnovers and 17.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Gamecocks are forcing 10.1 turnovers per game and drawing 17.4 fouls. They rank 312th nationally in assists allowed, with 486 granted this season. The Gamecocks’ defense is permitting an opponent shooting percentage of 45.5% (851 of 1,871) and conceding an average of 36.2 rebounds per game. They’ve allowed 31.4% shooting from beyond the arc and are ranked 242nd in points allowed per game (76.2).
In their latest game, the Oklahoma Sooners achieved victory over Texas with a score of 88-85. On the boards, Oklahoma allowed Texas to grab 31 rebounds in total (7 offensive). They shot 33.3% from three-point range, making 10 of 30 attempts, and distinguished themselves at the free-throw line, shooting 25 of 29 for an impressive 86.2%. The Sooners limited Texas to 25 out of 61 shooting, a rate of 41.0%. Oklahoma finished the game shooting 27 for 61 from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.3%. From long range, they converted 7 of 20 attempts (35.0%). The Sooners capitalized on a high number of free-throw attempts due to Texas’ fouls, going to the line 34 times. They incurred 10 turnovers while securing 27 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 36 in the matchup.
Nijel Pack was pivotal for the Sooners, scoring 23 points in 31 minutes, dishing out 2 assists. He shot 7 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 50.0% and added 5 rebounds to his performance.
Oklahoma holds a record of 17-14 this season. The Sooners average 17.6 personal fouls per game and are shooting 74.5% from the charity stripe. They provide 14.0 assists per game (ranking 166th in Division 1) and average 10.2 turnovers. Oklahoma has amassed a total of 2,565 points this season, averaging 82.7 points per game, alongside 35.7 rebounds per game. Offensively, Oklahoma is posting a shooting percentage of 46.8% from the field, ranking 85th in the nation.
The Sooners rank 278th in college basketball in points allowed per game with 77.5. They force 10.7 turnovers each game and have allowed opponents to shoot 44.7% (222nd in the nation). Oklahoma’s defense concedes 34.3% from three-point shooters (252 of 734), and opponents achieve a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.5%. They surrender an average of 13.7 assists and 34.8 rebounds per game, ranked 207th and 213th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Select South Carolina
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