South Carolina, hoping to recapture magic, meets Mercer

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After going 26-8 and gaining a berth in the NCAA Tournament in a magical season in which it was picked to finish last in the Southeastern Conference, South Carolina is struggling to rediscover the same cohesion.

The search continues Thursday night when the Gamecocks (2-2) host Mercer (2-2) in Columbia, S.C.

South Carolina is coming off an 87-71 loss Saturday at No. 16 India