South Carolina Gamecocks Defeat North Carolina A&T Aggies 91-72
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Colonial Life Arena
South Carolina Gamecocks 91, North Carolina A&T Aggies 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina A&T Aggies vs South Carolina Gamecocks?
South Carolina Gamecocks beat North Carolina A&T Aggies 91-72 at Colonial Life Arena on November 4, 2025.
The South Carolina Gamecocks triumphed over the North Carolina A&T Aggies with a final score of 91-72 in a game held at the Colonial Life Arena on November 5, 2025. This victory marked the Gamecocks' second win in their last ten games, bringing their record to 1-0 for the season, while the Aggies fell to 0-1, continuing a challenging streak that has seen them lose their last three games.
In terms of recent form, the Gamecocks have struggled overall, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games before this matchup. They have averaged 68.3 points scored per game while allowing 76.4 points. Their last five games show a record of 1-4, with an average of 68.0 points scored and 74.8 points allowed. The Gamecocks' home record stands at 2-2, reflecting a mixed performance on their own court.
The Aggies, on the other hand, have faced difficulties as well, holding a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. They have averaged 58.8 points scored and allowed 68.1 points. Their last five games have resulted in a record of 2-3, with an average of 57.0 points scored and 67.6 points allowed. The Aggies' away record is particularly concerning, standing at 1-5, which highlights their struggles in road games.
This game also featured a notable injury picture, although specific details about player injuries were not provided in the block. However, the impact of injuries can often affect team performance and strategies, especially early in the season.
The betting market had the Gamecocks as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 0.999, indicating a strong expectation for their success in this matchup. This reflects not only their home advantage but also the perceived disparity in form between the two teams.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Colonial Life Arena typically provides a robust home-court advantage for the Gamecocks, often energizing the players and influencing the outcome.
Viewers were treated to a range of scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where the Gamecocks maintained their lead and continued to build on their advantage. Key moments included free throws made by Elijah Strong, Lewis Walker, and Eli Ellis, as well as a dunk by Amadou Doumbia, showcasing the Gamecocks' offensive capabilities.
Overall, the Gamecocks' dominant performance against the Aggies in this season opener sets a promising tone as they look to improve on their recent form and build momentum moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsMeechie Johnson14South Carolina Gamecocks
- AssistsEli Ellis5South Carolina Gamecocks
- ReboundsMeechie Johnson5South Carolina Gamecocks
- PointsLureon Walker22North Carolina A&T Aggies
- AssistsDwayne Pierce3North Carolina A&T Aggies
- ReboundsAmadou Doumbia10North Carolina A&T Aggies
Recent form
South Carolina Gamecocks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L368.3 scored · 76.4 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L68-72at Arkansas RazorbacksMar 12
- L65-75at Tennessee VolunteersMar 8
- L64-73vs Georgia BulldogsMar 4
- W72-53vs Arkansas RazorbacksMar 1
- L71-101at Missouri TigersFeb 26
- W84-69vs Texas LonghornsFeb 23
- L67-81at LSU TigersFeb 19
- L67-88at Florida GatorsFeb 16
- L68-72vs Ole Miss RebelsFeb 13
- L57-80at Kentucky WildcatsFeb 8
North Carolina A&T Aggies
Last 10: 3-7Streak L358.8 scored · 68.1 allowed per game1-5 away
- L55-77at Hofstra PrideMar 7
- L49-70at Hofstra PrideMar 1
- L55-69at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 28
- W73-72vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 22
- W53-50vs Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 21
- L59-69vs Charleston CougarsFeb 15
- W60-59at Elon PhoenixFeb 14
- L62-66at Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 11
- L63-66at Charleston CougarsFeb 6
- L59-83vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | North Carolina A&T Aggies | South Carolina Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-60 | 31-63 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 4-11 | 14-32 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 44 |
| Free throws | 16-22 | 15-21 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 30 |
| Assists | 12 | 24 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 28 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 28 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 28 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-55Lewis Walker made Layup. Assisted by Trent Middleton Jr..
- 2nd Half38-57Meechie Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-58Meechie Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-58Trent Middleton Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-61Meechie Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Grant Polk.
- 2nd Half40-63Meechie Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-63Lureon Walker made Dunk. Assisted by Dwayne Pierce.
- 2nd Half42-66Jordan Butler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eli Ellis.
- 2nd Half42-69Elijah Strong made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Sharavjamts.
- 2nd Half43-69KJ Debrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-69KJ Debrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-69Lewis Walker made Dunk. Assisted by Bryson Ogletree.
- 2nd Half47-69Lureon Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-69Lureon Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-71Eli Ellis made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-71Lewis Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-71Lewis Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-74Grant Polk made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eli Sparkman.
- 2nd Half51-74KJ Debrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-74KJ Debrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-77Kobe Knox made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eli Ellis.
- 2nd Half52-80Kobe Knox made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eli Ellis.
- 2nd Half54-80Lureon Walker made Jumper. Assisted by Amadou Doumbia.
- 2nd Half54-82Nordin Kapic made Jumper. Assisted by Meechie Johnson.
- 2nd Half56-82Lureon Walker made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-82Dwayne Pierce made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lureon Walker.
- 2nd Half60-82Dwayne Pierce made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-82Lureon Walker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zamoku Weluche-Ume.
- 2nd Half65-82Lureon Walker made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-85Myles Stute made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Sharavjamts.
- 2nd Half65-87Eli Ellis made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-88Elijah Strong made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-89Elijah Strong made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-89Lewis Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-89Lewis Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-90Eli Ellis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-91Eli Ellis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-91Amadou Doumbia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-91Lureon Walker made Layup. Assisted by Lewis Walker.
- 2nd Half72-91Amadou Doumbia made Dunk. Assisted by Dwayne Pierce.
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Gamecocks, below favours North Carolina A&T Aggies.
Venue
- Colonial Life ArenaColumbia, SC
- Attendance12344
- OfficialsLandon Brandes, Courtney Green, John Johnson
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