Game Preview and Analysis

South Carolina is in the middle of its biggest stretch of games this season.

After Tennessee, the Gamecocks will travel to Florida and host Texas Tech next week. The Gamecocks RPI jumped into the top 50 after the big win Tuesday night and South Carolina has a chance to beat another team in the top 20 in RPI (Tennessee, 17).

While the Gamecocks have the chance to make a big statement Saturday night, I think the Vols will be too much in this one. Contrary to Kentucky, Tennessee brings a veteran team into Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina won’t be able to escape it’s shooting woes and the Volunteers will escape Columbia with a close win.

Prediction: Tennessee 66, South Carolina 63