Horn and Downey stand for alma mater on Senior Night
Despite scoring the game’s first 11 points, USC was unable hold on to the lead in the second half and fell to Alabama 79-70 Wednesday night on Senior Night at the Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks led 55-48 with 11:43 to play after a dunk by Ramon Galloway. The Crimson Tide pulled within three at 57-54, and then USC proceeded to miss six consecutive free throws. That opened the door for Alabama which tied the game at 59 and took the lead for good at 65-64 with 4:29 to play.
AUDIO: Darrin Horn
Devan Downey
The loss spoiled the night for Gamecock senior guard Devan Downey who finished with 23 points, 5 assists and 3 steals. Those steals made him USC’s alltime leader in that category.
AUDIO: Devan Downey
Ramon Galloway
Ramon Galloway came off the bench to give the Gamecocks an offensive spark with a career high 21 points. Galloway was 8-12 from the floor including 4-8 from three point range.
AUDIO: Ramon Galloway
USC can point to the foul line and the backboards for reasons for the loss. The Gamecocks were only 8-17 at the line and were outrebounded 49-26.
USC is now 14-15 overall and 5-10 in the SEC. The Gamecocks have lost six in a row and will close out the regular season Saturday at Vanderbilt. Alabama improves to 15-14 and 5-10.
