**USC vs. Texas A&M GAME Thread**
 

Just 46 hours after hosting Missouri on Thursday, the Gamecocks travel to Texas A&M for a Saturday contest in College Station. The meeting marks the first all-time between the two schools. The contest, set for a 7 p.m. ET tip time, will be televised on ESPNU with Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Matt Doherty (analyst) on the call. Fans can also listen on the Gamecock IMG Sports Network via GamecocksOnline.com and on 107.5 The Game in Columbia with Andy Demetra (play-by-play) and Casey Manning (analyst).

OPENING TIP
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013
Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: College Station, Texas
Arena: Reed Arena (12,989)
Series: First Meeting
Last Meeting: None
Television: ESPNU
Talent: Tom Hart (pxp), Matt Doherty (analyst)
Radio: Gamecock IMG Radio Network
Sirius: None; XM: None
Talent: Andy Demetra (pxp), Casey Manning (analyst)
Tickets | @GamecockMBB | Live Stats | @ESPN3

Scouting Texas A&M
Texas A&M holds a 16-12 overall record, which includes a 6-9 mark in league games. The Aggies are currently 11th in league standings entering Saturday's contest. Senior guard Elston Turner paces the team with 17.6 points per game, which ranks third in the SEC. In strictly league games, he provides 19.4 points per game, which ranks second in the league. Turner has eight 20-point scoring games this season, including posting 40 at Kentucky and 38 on Feb. 23 at Tennessee (4OT loss). Sophomore forward Kourtney Roberson leads the team with 6.9 rebounds per game and senior forward Ray Turner collects 6.2 per contest. Roberson leads the way in conference games with 7.9 rebounds per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Aggies have lost three of their last five games entering Saturday's contest. The squad is led by Bill Kennedy in his second season.

http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sport...030113aab.html

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Another team we get to be winless versus all time. 0-2 vs Mizzou and 0-1 vs A&M after tonight. Sorry but it's the truth.

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I keep hoping for a well played game by USC. Have not been many this season. But, we played poorly at UGA and still had a chance to win. Maybe we can have a chance tonight. And if we have the chance, maybe we can do what we need to do in order to get the win. Hope so.

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I hope Coach Martin lit a fire under their backside since the other night.

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If that were possible, it probably would have happened earlier in the season.

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A&M isn't very good so this is clearly a winnable game.

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We lost to Auburn, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. Am I leaving any other truly horrible teams off? That didn't matter.

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MSU might be the worst team in any major conference. So I think that about sums in up.

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have you been watching this season????????

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I love Gamecock basketball. No reason to down on this group at this point. Just hopeful that we can pull off an upset and ruin the other team's weekend.

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Basketball better win tonight because I can't take 2 losses in day.

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Of course; I also know we won at LSU. I don't subscribe to negativity or pessimism.

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I like your attitude. I'm with you!

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@GamecockRadio: As reported on "Countdown to Tip-off," walk-on Brian Steele will get rewarded for his great work in practice by making his 1st career start.

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Maybe this will send a message to the rest of the regular starters. Get your asses in gear.

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Why channel is the game on in columbia on dtv? I'm at cock n bull.

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I want to win this game! Hopefully the team does too!

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Rather what channel is espnu

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Played pickup with Brian last year. He is sick. Always thought he was better than the guys who usually play.

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Anyone? I need the channel!