Recap - South Carolina Defeats Appalachian State 74-69
Recap - South Carolina Defeats Appalachian State 74-69
South Carolina earned a 74-69 victory over Appalachian State on Wednesday, getting 16 points from Lakeem Jackson at Colonial Life Arena.
South Carolina did not, however, defeat Appalachian State against the spread, which closed at 10.5 at most sportsbooks.
South Carolina got 12 points from Mindaugas Kacinas and another 11 points from Brenton Williams. Eric Smith contributed 9 assists, while Mindaugas Kacinas cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Appalachian State got 16 points from Mike Neal in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jay Canty. Mike Neal contributed 7 assists for them, while Nathan Healy had 8 rebounds.
South Carolina led at halftime, 37-35.
Appalachian State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-37.
