Behind a big game from forward Maik Kotsar, South Carolina led from start to finish in a 76-54 victory over Missouri at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday afternoon. Kotsar had game-highs in scoring (21), rebounding (11) and blocks (four), while going 7 of 8 from the floor. Missouri got within single digits at 52-43 for the first time since the opening half on a pair of foul shots from guard Dru Smith with 10:54 left. South Carolina blocked eight first-half shots and took a 39-26 lead at the break. South Carolina jumped out to an 8-0 lead before the Tigers got a Pinson 3 at the 16:22 mark.

Source: National Post February 01, 2020 22:52 UTC