Hamilton: North Florida loss will linger for South Carolina men

South Carolina men's basketball team suffered a tough loss to North Florida on Tuesday night.

The Gamecocks fell 68-61 to the Ospreys, who were picked to finish in last place in the Atlantic Sun Conference. It was South Carolina's second loss of the season, and it dropped the Gamecocks to 2-2 on the year.

Here are three takeaways from the game:

1. South Carolina's offense struggled. The Gamecocks shot just 39.3% from the field, including 22.2% from three-point range. They also turned the ball over 14 times.
2. North Florida's defense was impressive. The Ospreys held South Carolina to its lowest point total of the season. They also forced the Gamecocks into 14 turnovers.
3. South Carolina's bench needs to provide more production. The Gamecocks' bench scored just 10 points in the loss. They need more production from their bench players if they want to be successful this season.

The loss to North Florida is a setback for South Carolina, but it's not a fatal blow. The Gamecocks still have a lot of potential, and they have a chance to bounce back in their next game.