South Carolina secured a significant win over Kentucky, improving their record to 16-3 and 4-2 in the SEC. The Gamecocks, led by coach Lamont Paris, showcased strong defense, limiting Kentucky's transition opportunities and holding them to just two fast break points with less than 12 minutes left in the game. South Carolina also excelled in three-point shooting, hitting 6 out of 12 attempts in the first half, despite coming into the game with a national rank of 180th in three-point field goal percentage. The presence of high-profile spectators, including Shane Beamer and Dawn Staley, along with stars from the No. 1-ranked women's basketball team, underscored the game's significance. Lamont Paris was noted for outcoaching Calipari, with South Carolina leading by 20 points with less than 7 minutes remaining, cementing his status as a leading candidate for SEC coach of the year. The Gamecocks led 27-23 late in the first half and had a 50-40 lead with 11:54 left in the game.
South Carolina has delivered Kentucky’s two most embarrassing losses of the year the last two seasons Lamont Paris is good
South Carolina now 16-3 and 4-2 in the SEC with the much-needed resume win over Kentucky. Lamont Paris has done one hell of a job with this program in Year 2.
Lamont Paris outcoaching Calipari tonight in South Carolina. People forget the Gamecocks made the Final Four the last time it was held in Phoenix
Lamont Paris has South Carolina up 20 with less than 7 minutes to play vs Kentucky Paris is the no-brainer coach of the year in the SEC this season. He's got the Gamecocks ROLLING
South Carolina 50, Kentucky 40 with 11:54 at a fired-up Colonial Life Center. With 11:54 left, Kentucky still has just 2 fast break points.
South Carolina came into the game 180th nationally in three-point field goal percentage at 33.6 percent. Gamecocks were 6-of-12 for 50 percent in the first half. Several of those made 3s were uncontested. #BBN #ukbasketball
South Carolina has done a great job getting back and not giving Kentucky much in transition. Only guy who has really gotten going for UK is Dillingham and Calipari took him out of the game when he got hot. Gamecocks lead 27-23 late in the first.
South Carolina 27, Kentucky 23 at the 3:02 1H TV time. Big ticket for this one. Shane Beamer is here. Dawn Staley is here. Assorted stars of her No. 1-ranked women's basketball team are here. #BBN #ukbasketball
Huge opportunity for Lamont Paris and the South Carolina Gamecocks tonight here in Columbia. 15-3, 3-2 in the league and a win against Kentucky puts them in discussion as legit NCAA tourney team. https://t.co/qiQeOb9i2H
Less than 30 minutes until tipoff between Kentucky and South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena. Here's how to follow along tonight. https://t.co/kptRb79tAI via @courierjournal