Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Gamecocks extend win streak to 23 despite slow start Kentucky may have come into Thursday night winless in SEC play, but they were able to go blow for blow with the defending champs… for three quarters. Top-ranked South Carolina (17-0, 5-0) defeated the Kentucky Wildcats (8-9, 0-5) in a competitive matchup that got out of hand late … [Read more...] about No. 1 South Carolina pulls away in fourth quarter, tops Kentucky 95-66
Gamecock men upset Kentucky in Lexington, 71-68
Matt Stone/The Louisville Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Did that just happen? The Gamecocks walk into Lexington and leave with the upset victory over Kentucky 71-68. This game was by far the best South Carolina has played all season, and is a great way to get the Gamecocks back on track for more SEC play ahead. This was such a fun (and scary) game to watch. From … [Read more...] about Gamecock men upset Kentucky in Lexington, 71-68
Men’s Basketball Preview: South Carolina vs. Kentucky
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Showdown in Lexington South Carolina vs. KentuckyDate: Tuesday, January 10thTime: 7:00 PMChannel: ESPN2Where: Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY South Carolina is heading to Lexington to try and take down their SEC East rivals, the Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky recently fell out of the top 25 in the AP Poll, but still remain ranked 25th in KenPom’s … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Preview: South Carolina vs. Kentucky
No. 1 South Carolina tested in slim victory at Mississippi State, 58-51
Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports A little change of pace from the usual blowout! The Gamecocks have dominated opponents (to say the least) as of late, winning their last five games by an average of 47.6 points, but they struggled to put the Bulldogs away Sunday afternoon. Top-ranked South Carolina (16-0, 4-0) won a close one against Mississippi State (12-5, 1-3) by the score … [Read more...] about No. 1 South Carolina tested in slim victory at Mississippi State, 58-51
Gamecock men fall to Tennessee 85-42
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports It doesn’t get much worse. The Gamecocks drop their second SEC contest in a row to Tennessee 85-42. This drops South Carolina to 7-8 on the season and 0-2 in conference. Also, this was the first loss that the Gamecocks took at Colonial Life Arena this season. To keep things short and sweet, Tennessee outplayed the Gamecocks in every form … [Read more...] about Gamecock men fall to Tennessee 85-42