South Carolina Men’s Basketball

 Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday to begin the SEC Tournament.  Murray-Boyles led South Carolina (12-20) with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Jamarii Thomas added 16 points and Wright had 13.