South Carolina forward Nick Pringle (5) and Auburn guard Denver Jones (2) dive for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Auburn forward Chaney Johnson (31) blocks a shot by South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Columbia, SC (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

South Carolina guard Arden Conyers (21) is fouled by Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) as he shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Columbia, SC (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

South Carolina guard Arden Conyers (21) celebrates a 3-point basket against the Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Columbia, SC (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) drives past South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles, left, shoots over Auburn's Johni Broome (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

South Carolina guard Cam Scott (23) reacts to a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Auburn on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)