COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Frank Booker was 5 for 9 from 3-point range and scored 17 points to lead South Carolina to a 74-45 victory over Limestone on Wednesday.
Freshman David Beatty added 16 points for the Gamecocks (9-3) while Maik Kotsar had 13.
South Carolina closed the first half on a 17-2 run to take a 34-25 lead. The Gamecocks scored the first 12 points of the second half to take control.
Kenny Hairston had 14 points for the Division II Saints (6-8) and T.J. Shappard added 12.