Transfer Myles Rice leads No. 16 Indiana past South Carolina
Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako reacts after hitting a 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Darron Cummings]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Myles Rice scored 17 of his 23 points in the first half and No. 16 Indiana defeated South Carolina 87-71 on Saturday. Rice, a Washington State transfer, hit 7 of 10 shots including 3 of 4 from 3-point range and all six foul shots. The Hoosiers (3-0) were never seriously threatened in the second half, their smallest lead being eight points with 1:19 remaining. Morris Ugusuk led the Gamecocks (2-2) with 18 points, including four 3-pointers.
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