WHO: South Carolina 3-0; Elon 3-1
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Colonial Life Arena
TV: None
RADIO: WNKT 107.5 FM
SERIES: USC leads 2-1
COACHES: Frank Martin (3-0 in first season at USC, 120-54 in six seasons); Matt Matheny (41-57 in fourth season at Elon and overall)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Gamecocks will be seeking a measure of revenge for last season’s unexpected 58-53 loss at Elon. … USC is attempting to reach 4-0 for the first time since the 2009-2010 season. … Can USC continue its superb accuracy from the free throw line? Overall, the team is converting 81.7 percent of its charities to lead the SEC and is 23-of-25 (92 percent) at the line with less than five minutes remaining in games. … After not reaching 80 points in a game last season, USC has eclipsed the mark in all three games this season.
STARTING LINEUPS
GAMECOCKS
| POS. | HT. | NAME | PPG |
| G | 5-11 | Eric Smith | 9.7 |
| G | 6-2 | LaShay Page | 17.0 |
| G | 5-11 | Brenton Williams | 16.7 |
| F | 6-5 | Lakeem Jackson | 11.3 |
| F | 6-8 | RJ Slawson | 4.0 |
PHOENIX
| G | 5-10 | Austin Hamilton | 10.0 |
| G | 6-2 | Jack Isenbarger | 12.8 |
| F | 6-8 | Sebastian Koch | 9.8 |
| F | 6-7 | Ryley Beaumont | 11.5 |
| F | 6-10 | Lucas Troutman | 14.0 |
SEC men's basketball tournament schedule
