Gamecocks Dominate in Heat | College Basketball News

The Gamecocks crushed Kent State 57-0 in a scorching-hot opener, racking up over 600 yards and their first shutout since Coach Beamer’s return. Playing under 95°F with heat index nearing 110, they even shortened the fourth quarter — but handled it like pros, thanks to daily heat training. Fans braved the brutal conditions, with AD handing out water to students — proof of true dedication. New OC Kendal Briles led an explosive offense (645 yards), setting a new standard for production. A dominant start, but can they sustain this against tougher foes? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7d605b4d00f7f73