Dec. 10, 2012

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina junior point guard Eric Smith has been named AgSouth Athlete of the Week.

Smith matched a career high with seven assists, while committing just one turnover in a 91-74 victory over Jacksonville at Colonial Life Arena last Friday. Smith’s seven assists propelled the Gamecocks to 20 on the night, just two shy of matching a season high in the category. Smith also contributed seven points and one steal in the contest. He paces Carolina with 3.4 assists per game, while contributing 6.4 points per outing.