South Carolina (0-1) played a tough ball game for 3 quarters, but eventually fell to East Carolina (1-0) by a score of 17-35.

A lot of zone coverage and many adjustments kept South Carolina in most of the game. A defensive lapse in the 4th really started to open the doors for ECU. South Carolina was only down 7 after 3 frames, but mistakes started to take their toll.

With mainly freshmen and a couple JUCOs on the field, a lot of experience needs to be gained in order for USC to bounce back from the death penalty sentence.

South Carolina falls to 0-1 on the season.
Game Summary

1 2 3 4 Final
#22 0 7 7 3 17
7 7 7 14 35

USC ECU
Score 17 35
First Downs 11 19
Total Offense 243 443
Rush-Yds-TD 28-2-0 22-49-2
Comp-Att-TD 21-39-2 29-51-3
Passing Yds 241 394
3rd Down Conv 4-16 7-14
4th Down Conv 0-5 0-0
2-Pt Conv 0-0 0-0
Red Zone-TD-FG 2-1-1 7-5-0
Turnovers 1 3
Fumbles Lost 0 2
Interceptions 1 1
PR Yards 0 33
KR Yards 125 58
Total Yards 368 534
Punts-AVG 6-27.7 2-39.5
Penalties-Yds 4-50 5-70
T.O.P. 17:18 14:42