South Carolina jumps on Hogs early, never lets them up

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Arkansas was down big early and never recovered in a 72-53 loss at South Carolina Saturday afternoon.

The Razorbacks were down 32-14 at the break and were only 3-of-24 from the field. Overall, Arkansas missed its first 17 3-point attempts and finished the game 3-of-22 from deep.

Arkansas did use a 13-0 run late in the second half and was only out-scored by one, 40-39, in the period.

South Carolina was led by Collin Murray-Boyles. He had 35 points (12-of-16 FG and 11-of-12 FT) with seven rebounds and four steals. Nick Pringle added 18 points and Zachary Davis had 10 rebounds.

Karter Knox, who was 6-of-6 at the line, led Arkansas with 11 points. Jonas Aidoo finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Arkansas stays on the road to face Vanderbilt on Tuesday.

FIRST HALF: South Carolina 32, Arkansas 14

• Nick Pringle scored the game’s first six points for a 6-0 South Carolina 6-0 lead. The Gamecocks pushed the lead to 16-2, thanks to a 10-0 run to force an Arkansas timeout.

• Arkansas started the game 1-of-17 from the field (0-of-7 3PT). The Hogs finished the half 3-of-24 overall (12.5%) and 0-of-8 from 3-point.

• The 14 points is the the second-fewest by Arkansas in the shot clock era. The fewest is 12 at Nebraska in the 1987 NIT. Overall, it ties for seventh-fewest in the first half.

• Jonas Aidoo scored 10 of the Razorbacks’ 14 points and had 10 rebounds. It is his 12th overall double-double and third as a Razorback.

• Arkansas out-rebounded the Gamecocks, 22-18.

• South Carolina had nine assists on 13 made baskets and committed just three turnovers.

• Collin Murray-Boyles led USC with 11 points.