Date: Wednesday, January 28
Time: 7:30pm CDT
TV/Streaming: SEC Network
All-Time Series: Arkansas leads 20-14
Most Recent Matchup: February 2019, South Carolina won 77-65.
The Gamecocks
2019-20 record: 11-8 (3-3)
Head Coach: Frank Martin (8th season, 140-114)
South Carolina has been par for the course this season. What is par you ask? Several unexplainable losses in non-conference then winning games they should not be in co play. The Gamecocks have losses to Boston University, Northern Iowa, and Stetson but starts SEC play 3-3. South Carolina has done this before with Frank Martin and as recent as last year.
Wings Trae Hannibal and Keyshawn Bryant had missed time with injuries opening up opportunities for other players. Nevertheless, both guys were back on Saturday when USCe routed Vanderbilt. It appears the Gamecocks will be at full strength when they come to the Hill on Wednesday.
A.J. Lawson leads USCe in scoring, but Maik Kotsar is the heart and soul of this team. In three of four career matchups with Arkansas, Kotsar has only scored more than 7 point once. His 6-11 frame will gives the Hogs trouble down low, which has not been the case in past matchups. He will be the key that unlocks a win for South Carolina.