And it wasn’t ever really close. The Gamecocks played a physical brand of basketball, forcing Reid Travis to take an IV after the game, but it did not produce points. Kentucky closed the first half on a 17-4 run and never looked back, beating the Cocks 76-48.
Incredible E.J.
The Real MVP came from an unexpected source. As Nick Richards combatted foul trouble and Travis slogged through a rock-fight with Chris Silva, E.J. Montgomery starred. The freshman embraced the opportunity to get his first career double-double. Montgomery posted career highs in points (11) and rebounds (13).