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| 12/15/25 - Away | 72-62 W |
| 02/02/24 - Away | 43-36 W |
| 01/16/24 - Home | 56-46 W |
| 01/31/23 - Home | 51-47 W |
| 01/13/23 - Away | 55-45 W |
| + 5 more games |
Sumter faced Carolina Forest in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Gamecocks came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 72-62. The win continues a trend for the Gamecocks in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won seven in a row.
JJ Gray and Jaiden Knowlin certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Gray posted 19 points in addition to five assists and four steals, while Knowlin went 7-for-10 en route to 16 points and six boards. The game was Gray's tenth in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Kade Taylor, who scored nine points and five rebounds.
Sumter's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Carolina Forest, they moved to 6-2 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Sumter will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Spring Valley at 3:30 p.m. on January 3, 2026. Carolina Forest and Loris will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' defense better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 63.6 points per game this season.
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