15th-ranked South Carolina defeated Arkansas 80-66 in the SEC Tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals.

15th-ranked South Carolina defeated Arkansas 80-66 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament, with Collin Murray-Boyles scoring 24 points. The Gamecocks, led by AP SEC coach of the year Lamont Paris, advanced to the quarterfinals against No. 12 seed Auburn. This victory marked South Carolina's first win at the tournament since 2018 and tied the 2017 Final Four team for most wins in program history.