Nov. 5, 2007

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Columbia, S.C. -

The University of South Carolina cruised past Guilford College on Mon., Nov. 5 at the Colonial Center, 99-63.  The Gamecocks were led by South Carolina native Devan Downey (Chester) who paced the way with 27 points and seven steals.

Freshman Mike Holmes showed Gamecock fans why he was Mr. Basketball in South Carolina in 2007 (high school) when he scored a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. He also added three blocks and two steals.

Dwayne Day scored 11 of his 20 points in the first half which included 3-of-5 from behind the arc.  Carolina shot 47.6% from the field in the first half to take a 52-36 lead into the locker room. 

Carolina finished the game with four players in double figures including transfer Zam Frederick who tallied 10 points.  Also scoring for Carolina was, Brandis Raley-Ross with eight, Sam Muldrow recorded six, Evaldas Baniulis scoring three, Austin Steed tallied four,  and Dominique Archie chipped in two. 

The Gamecocks return to action to face South Carolina State on Fri., Nov. 9 at 8:00pm in the 2007-08 season opener.