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South Carolina Downs Eastern Michigan 74-64 - Match Report
South Carolina earned a 74-64 victory over Eastern Michigan on Friday, getting 24 points from Gregory Jackson at Colonial Life Arena.
South Carolina won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites.
Chico Carter Jr. had 15 points for South Carolina and Meechie Johnson Jr. chipped in with 10 points. Jacobi Wright had 3 assists for them, while Gregory Jackson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Eastern Michigan got 36 points from Emoni Bates in a losing cause and another 7 points from Jalin Billingsley. Emoni Bates contributed 2 assists for them, while Javantae Randle had 7 rebounds.
South Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
South Carolina had a 43-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
South Carolina heads into a battle against Vanderbilt. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bowling Green.