New Mexico State at South Carolina
Saturday, August 31, 2002 Share
No. 22 South Carolina beat New Mexico State 34–24. It was their second meeting; South Carolina leads the series 2–0.
Final at Williams-Brice Stadium, ColumbiaHigh 75°F, low 69°F, 0.14 in. of rainAttendance 83,717
- At kickoff
- 72°F, overcast, wind 9 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Columbia Owens Airport (KCUB), 3 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| South Carolina | 3 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
South Carolina 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
South Carolina leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 2002 | South Carolina 34, New Mexico State 24 | |
| 2000 | South Carolina 31, New Mexico State 0 |
Around this game
New Mexico State
- Next gameat CaliforniaSept. 7, 2002
- SeasonNew Mexico State in 2002
- ProgramNew Mexico State history and records
South Carolina
- Next gameat VirginiaSept. 7, 2002
- SeasonSouth Carolina in 2002
- ProgramSouth Carolina history and records