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Recap - South Carolina Defeats Kentucky 81-78

Kentucky was burned for 26 points by Jermaine Couisnard on Wednesday as South Carolina picked up a 81-78 win at Colonial Life Arena.

South Carolina was a +6.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Keyshawn Bryant had 15 points for South Carolina and Justin Minaya chipped in with 11 points. Jermaine Couisnard had 3 assists for them, while Justin Minaya was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Kentucky got 20 points from Immanuel Quickley in a losing cause and another 15 points from Nick Richards. Ashton Hagans contributed 7 assists for them, while Keion Brooks Jr. had 7 rebounds.

South Carolina was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-37.

South Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Texas A&M. Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track at Arkansas.