Following a trip to Oxford, the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to return to Coleman Coliseum this upcoming Saturday night to face a SEC opponent they have owned in recent years, the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Dating back to the 2016-17 season, Alabama has won the last 10 consecutive games played against South Carolina, which includes four victories in Tuscaloosa during that span. In fact, Alabama has won the last eight games played inside Coleman Coliseum, a streak which dates back to the 2010-11 season.
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As for this season’s matchup, a struggling Gamecocks team is set to come to Tuscaloosa on Saturday night looking to break that skid, with Alabama likely to be a big favorite going into this contest.
Here is everything you need to know about South Carolina ahead of the Gamecocks’ trip to Tuscaloosa on Saturday.
South Carolina Gamecocks 2025-26 overview
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Arena: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina
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Record: 11-13 overall (2-9 SEC)
South Carolina comes to Tuscaloosa sitting at 11-13 overall (2-9 SEC), and are currently unranked. The Gamecocks have also struggled as of late by losing their last five consecutive games, as well as eight of their last nine.
South Carolina Gamecocks 2025-26 coaching staff
Feb 7, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris directs his team against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Assistant Coach: Tanner Bronson
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Assistant Coach: Will Bailey
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Assistant Coach: Eddie Shannon
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Assistant Coach: David McKinley
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The head coach at South Carolina is Lamont Paris, who is in his fourth season at the top of the Gamecocks program. Since arriving in Columbia, Paris owns a combined 60-62 overall record as head coach of the Gamecocks with one NCAA Tournament appearance.
South Carolina Gamecocks 2025-26 stats
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Points Per Game: 76.5 (No. 172 in NCAA)
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Points Per Game Allowed: 75.4 (No. 230 in NCAA)
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Field Goal Percentage: 44.2%
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Three-Point Percentage: 30.9%
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Free Throw Percentage: 78.7%
South Carolina comes to Tuscaloosa averaging 76.5 points per game offensively, a total which is among the lowest in the SEC. Likely the Gamecocks most notable stat is their combined 78.7% free throw percentage, a total which ranks No. 7 nationally.
South Carolina Gamecocks 2025-26 players to know
Feb 7, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Mike Sharavjamts (55) drives around Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Meechie Johnson, Guard, Redshirt Senior
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Mike Sharavjamts, Guard, Senior
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Kobe Knox, Guard, Redshirt Senior
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Eli Ellis, Guard, Freshman
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Elijah Strong, Forward, Junior
South Carolina has five players who are currently averaging in double figures this season, led by experienced guard Meechie Johnson at 16.3 points per game. Another name to know in particular is guard Mike Sharavjamts, a senior who leads the Gamecocks with 5.4 rebounds per game.
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