In an exciting matchup, South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles led the Gamecocks to a 70-60 victory over Virginia Tech in the third-place game of the Beach Division at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Murray-Boyles scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Zachary Davis and Morris Ugusuk added 12 points each for South Carolina. Jaydon Young and Jaden Schutt had strong performances for the Hokies, scoring 12 and 11 points respectively.
South Carolina’s success in the game was highlighted by their three-point shooting, as they made 11 shots from behind the arc, with six different players contributing. This balanced offensive attack ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in securing the victory.
The Gamecocks’ win improves their record to 5-0 on a neutral floor against Virginia Tech all-time. In addition to Murray-Boyles’ standout performance, the Carolina bench stepped up with a season-high 32 points. The team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming game against Boston College in the SEC/ACC Challenge on December 3rd.
With a strong showing in the Beach Division at the Fort Myers Tip-Off, Collin Murray-Boyles was deservedly named to the All-Tournament Team. His consistent scoring and leadership on the court will be crucial for the Gamecocks as they continue their season.
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