Murray-Boyles provided a spark defensively with a career-high five steals, ripping the ball from Sooners with a tenacity that kept the Gamecocks afloat early. Still, Oklahoma capitalized on USC’s sloppiness, scoring 19 points off turnovers before the break, compared to just three for the Gamecocks.

Sophomore forward Collin Murray-Boyles had 11 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high five steals (all in the first half). It’s his team-leading fifth double-double this season, which is second in the SEC. Senior guard Jacobi Wright finished with 10 points and a team-high five assists.