Gamecocks fall to Auburn on Hardwood

Junior guard Bruce Ellington scored a season-high 18 points for South Carolina, but it was not enough for the Gamecocks as they fell 74-71 in a back-and-forth SEC matchup with Auburn on Saturday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. The contest featured 27 lead changes and 13 ties. With the loss, South Carolina falls to 10-5 overall and 0-2 in SEC play.