CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Dominique Archie scored 17 points to
lead a balanced scoring effort for South Carolina as the Gamecocks
cruised past La Salle 78-68 in the first round of the Charleston
Classic on Thursday night.
Leading by two at the half, South Carolina (3-0) started the
second half with a 13-4 run and built a 17-point lead with 11:50 to
play.
La Salle (1-0) never made a serious run, and the Gamecocks
coasted home for the victory.
The Gamecocks had four players finish in double figures,
including Brandis Raley-Ross with 16, Mike Holmes with 15 and Devan
Downey with 10.
Rodney Green led La Salle with 23 points.
South Carolina led 38-36 at the half, thanks to a 9-2 run over
the final 3:45.
The Explorers shot 51.9 percent from the field in the first half
and dominated play until the Gamecocks' late run.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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