Gamecocks Fall To Mississippi State

By: Associated Press | News Channel 7
Published: March 14, 2009

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Barry Stewart scored 21 points, most of them
from 3-point range, and Mississippi State beat South Carolina 82-68
Friday in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference
tournament.
Dee Bost added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs
(21-12), who won their fourth straight and might have eliminated
the Gamecocks from consideration for the NCAA tournament.
South Carolina (21-9) has lost three of four down the stretch, a
skid that could offset the team's strong RPI (No. 49) during the
NCAA's selection process.
The Gamecocks felt like they let this one get away. They had a
double-digit lead early and a four-point advantage at halftime.
But they were outplayed in the second half. Stewart did a big
chunk of the damage, hitting consecutive 3s that put Mississippi
State ahead for good.
Zam Fredrick led the Gamecocks with 20 points.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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