South Alabama basketball coach Richie Riley had all his “guys” back on Wednesday night, and the result was a 75-62 victory over Southern Miss at the Mitchell Center. Forward Randy Brady returned to the lineup after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury,

Alabama was off the mark, going 5 of 18 in the first quarter. Poor shooting wasn’t the only reason for slow start. South Carolina was quicker in the paint offensively, scoring easy layups. On the other end, the Gamecocks locked down the Crimson Tide, forcing tough shots and not allowing second-chance points.

The South Carolina women's basketball team was made to work on Thursday night.The second-ranked Gamecocks battled past the 19th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 76-5