Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — 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 to begin the SEC Tournament. Arkansas will play a second-round game against No. 8 seed Ole Miss on Thursday. Arkansas led by as many as 20 points early in the second half and it was 59-41 with 14:18 left. But the Razorback missed their next 12 shots over 11-plus minutes as South Carolina pulled within 61-60 following a 19-2 run that was capped by Collin Murray-Boyles' jumper from the free-throw line. Davis sealed it with two free throws at 2.5.

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