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National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
South Carolina 79, Drexel 54
When: 7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Where: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina
Officials: # James Breeding, # Lee Cassell, # Jamie Luckie
Attendance: 8484

P.J. Dozier scored a career-high 16 points to help South Carolina remain unbeaten with a 79-54 victory over Drexel on Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C.

Dozier, a freshman guard, was 10-of-16 from the free throw line.

The Gamecocks (9-0) are enjoying their best start since opening 9-0 in 1970-71.

Sindarius Thornwell, a junior guard, had 13 points, and senior forward Michael Carrera scored 10, but senior forward Mindaugus Kacinas - South Carolina's leading scorer and rebounder - finished with five points and two boards.

The Dragons (1-7) were led by senior guard Tavon Allen, who scored 18 points, and sophomore guard Sammy Monica contributed 13.

Drexel was held to 34.5 percent shooting from the field.

The Gamecocks used an 11-0 run to start the second half to build on their 32-28 halftime lead.
Top Game Performances
 
Drexel   South Carolina
Tavon Allen 18 Scoring PJ Dozier 16
Tavon Allen 4 Assists Sindarius Thornwell 5
Austin Williams 6 Rebounds Chris Silva 7
Tavon Allen 4 Free Throws Made PJ Dozier 10
Rashann London 1 Steals Chris Silva 2
Kazembe Abif 1 Blocks Laimonas Chatkevicius 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Drexel 54 34.5 7-17 9-19 11 20 2 3 13
South Carolina 79 54.3 6-12 23-39 14 36 9 6 15