The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are set to compete against the South Carolina Gamecocks at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. The Redhawks, with an impressive start to their season, hold a 2-0 record. They have excelled at home, but this will be their first away game of the 2027 regular season.
On the other hand, the South Carolina Gamecocks have started strong, winning their only game of the season so far. Playing at home, they dominated against the Stetson Hatters, with an impressive 81-55 victory. The Gamecocks look to maintain their momentum in front of their home crowd.
Southeast Missouri State enters this game as the underdog with a spread of +17.5. South Carolina holds the favorite position with a -17.5 spread. Both teams aim to continue their early success in this non-conference matchup, testing their skills against a different conference opponent.
South Carolina vs Southeast Missouri State At a Glance
- Matchup: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs South Carolina Gamecocks
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia SC
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC
- Southeast Missouri State Record: 2-0
- South Carolina Record: 1-0
South Carolina Gamecocks Ready to Shine on the Court
Offensive Overview
The South Carolina Gamecocks are scoring 81 points per game this season. They attempt 61 field goals on average, hitting 50.8% of them. Their effective field goal percentage is 57.4, showing efficiency in scoring.
They make 8 three-pointers per game out of 27 attempts. Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 29.6%. The team finds success closer to the basket, with a two-point percentage of 67.6%.
Defensive Strategy
On defense, South Carolina averages 7 steals and 3 blocks per game. They excel at minimizing turnovers, with only 5 per game, which ranks them fourth in the nation. However, they commit 18 fouls per game.
Limiting turnovers gives them more opportunities on offense. Maintaining low turnover numbers will be key against tough opponents. The team works on reducing fouls to limit free throw chances for the opposition.
Key Players to Watch
Juan Fernández is a forward to watch, averaging 20 points and 7 rebounds. His field goal percentage is 69.2%, making him a reliable scoring option. Camden Heide also contributes, with 13 points and a 55.6% shooting accuracy.
Davion Hannah plays a crucial role as a guard. He averages 11 points and leads with 9 rebounds per game. His playmaking ability is evident with 4 assists per game.
Injury Concerns
Grant Polk will miss six weeks due to a lower leg injury. Marcus Johnson is questionable with a nose and head injury. Mathias Alessanco is out with a torn ACL and will miss the start of the season.
These injuries affect the team's depth. The Gamecocks need other players to step up in their absence.
Betting Trends
- SU All Games: 1-0 (100.0%)
- SU as Favorite: 1-0 (100.0%)
- ATS All Games: 1-0 (100.0%)
- ATS as Favorite: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U All Games: 0-1 (0.0%)
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks: A Data-Driven Look into Their Upcoming Game
Offensive Dynamics
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks have an average of 88.0 points per game. This places them at 104th in the rankings. Their high pace with 80.6 possessions per game shows they play fast.
With 69.5 field goal attempts per game, they rank 49th. Their shooting efficiency stands at a 48.9% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage is slightly lower at 54.7%.
Defensive Overview
On defense, the Redhawks average 9.0 steals per game. This places them at 331st. Their block count per game is 6.5, putting them at 446th.
They commit 14.0 turnovers per game. Their foul count per game stands at 19.0. These stats indicate areas for improvement.
Key Players to Watch
Marqueas Bell averages 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. His shooting percentage is 50.0%. Fontaine Williams Jr. contributes with 11.5 points and 5.5 assists per game.
PJ Farmer brings 11.0 points per game and averages 2.5 steals. Drew Cooper, a forward, provides 11.0 points and a 53.3% shooting percentage. Darrion Sutton is another key player with 10.0 points per game.
Recent Game Insights
In their recent win against the Webster Gorloks, the Redhawks scored 90 points. They shot 50.0% from the field. Bell led with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Against Lipscomb Bisons, they secured a win with 86 points. They managed a shooting percentage of 47.9%. Cooper and Farmer each added crucial points in this game.
Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 2-0 (100.0%)
- SU Last 5: 2-0 (100.0%)
- SU Last 10: 2-0 (100.0%)
- SU All Games: 2-0 (100.0%)
- SU as Underdog: 1-0 (100.0%)
- ATS Last 3: 1-0-1 (50.0%)
- ATS Last 5: 1-0-1 (50.0%)
- ATS Last 10: 1-0-1 (50.0%)
- ATS All Games: 1-0-1 (50.0%)
- ATS as Underdog: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U Last 3: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U Last 5: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U Last 10: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U All Games: 1-0 (100.0%)
South Carolina vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction: Southeast Missouri State +17.5
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks have started their season strong with a 2-0 record. They average 88.0 points per game and maintain a high pace with 80.6 possessions per game. These stats indicate they can keep up offensively, even against stronger teams like South Carolina.
South Carolina is favored by -17.5 points, yet their offensive pace is slower at 56.9 possessions per game. While efficient in shooting, they may struggle to outpace the Redhawks by such a large margin. Their previous game showed control, but not dominance in scoring.
The Redhawks' ability to score and their faster pace give them an edge in covering the spread. While South Carolina might win, Southeast Missouri State's early season form suggests they can keep it close. Betting trends also favor Southeast Missouri State as they have covered spreads in 50% of their games.
Projected final score for this game is South Carolina 80 - Southeast Missouri State 70. Southeast Missouri State should be able to stay within the 17.5-point spread, making them the choice for this matchup.
- South Carolina vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction: Southeast Missouri State +17.5
- South Carolina vs Southeast Missouri State Score: South Carolina 80 - Southeast Missouri State 70
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