Gamecocks top LSU, Odom not retiring yet (AP)

 
South Carolina broke open a tight game with a 19-5 run and Dave Odom's retirement plans were put on hold as the Gamecocks beat LSU 77-73 in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday. South Carolina hit six 3-pointers after trailing 43-41 early in the second half. Evaldas Baniulis, a sophomore from Lithuania who reached double figures in only three regular-season games, had... [link]

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