Kentucky men’s basketball is back in the win column. The Wildcats — now 16-7 overall and 5-5 in SEC play — rolled over South Carolina, 80-57, inside Rupp Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Gamecocks remain the only SEC team without a victory in conference play.
Defense was the story for the Cats in this one, with the Gamecocks shooting 32.8% from the field and 18.2% on 3-pointers.
South Carolina recorded more turnovers (nine) than assists (seven), and a major part of this statistical story was the return of UK fifth-year guard Lamont Butler.