For the first time since 2016, the Kentucky Wildcats won on the road at South Carolina with an 86-76 win against the Gamecocks on Tuesday night at Colonial Life Arena.
Kentucky, ranked No. 5 in the AP Poll, also earned its 20th win of the season as Coach John Calipari hit the 20-win mark for the 27th time in his career and 12th as Kentucky’s head coach.
Respect.
Oscar Tshiebwe led the Wildcats with 18 points and 14 rebounds for his 18th double-double, good for second in the nation.
Keion Brooks continued his emergence with 15 points, while TyTy Washington finished with 14, despite being hampered with two first-half fouls.