Tshiebwe, No. 5 Kentucky top South Carolina 86-76 for 20th W
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Tshiebwe, No. 5 Kentucky top South Carolina 86-76 for 20th W

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kentucky coach John Calipari has his eyes on March. Oscar Tshiebwe posted his sixth straight double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds and TyTy Washington scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half as the fifth-ranked Wildcats beat South Carolina 86-76 Tuesday night. Kentucky came out ready to put away South Carolina in the first half and led 39-28 after eight consecutive points by Jacob Toppin. “Our defense was not very good today and then offensively, we keep shooting 30 percent from the field,” South Carolina coach Frank Martin said. BASKET-"BALL COACH” Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier was on hand to present his former Gamecocks assistant — and current coach Shane Beamer — with a new award named for the Ball Coach given to the best performance by a first-year coach.

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Sellers’ 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sellers’ 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Sellers scored his second touchdown, this one from 20 yards out with 1:08 to play, for South Carolina’s sixth straight victory, four of them in that run coming over ranked opponents. “LeMagic, LeComeback, whatever you want to call him.” Clemson had a final chance and drove …

No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36
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No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Audi Crooks had 13 points and nine rebounds for Iowa State, and Mackenzie Hare scored 12 for the Cyclones. Takeaways Iowa State: The last time the Cyclones didn’t score more than 36 points was Jan. 14, 2012, a 59-33 loss to Texas A&M. South Carolina: …

No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak snapped following loss to No. 5 UCLA
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No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak snapped following loss to No. 5 UCLA

CNN  

CNN — It was a historic night at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Sunday. It is also South Carolina’s first road loss in 33 games, which was the third-longest streak in NCAA Division I history. 1 ranked team 🤩#B1GWBBall x #B1GStats pic.twitter.com/7aPQjP6aKg — Big Ten Women's Basketball November 24, 2024 Bruins head coach Cori Close told the FS1 …

South Carolina Dominates Michigan in a Thrilling 68-62 Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina Dominates Michigan in a Thrilling 68-62 Victory

Associated Press  

South Carolina emerged victorious over Michigan in a thrilling 68-62 contest in the Hall of Fame Series opener. Chloe Kitts and Tessa Johnson led the Gamecocks with 19 and 15 points respectively, while Syla Swords and Jordan Hobbs contributed 27 and 19 points for Michigan. Despite trailing by 64-62 with 22 seconds left, South Carolina held on to secure the …

Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut

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No. 22 Kentucky started their season with a 98-43 win over South Carolina Upstate. The Wildcats were led by Clara Strack with 22 points, Georgia Amoore with 11 points, and Teonni Key with 14 points. The Wildcats shot 52% and held the Spartans to 29% shooting. USC Upstate had 18 turnovers and was outscored 34-0 on points off turnovers.

South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule
2 months ago

South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule

Associated Press  

South Carolina remains a force in the SEC women's basketball league, ranking No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25. The Longhorns are expected to contend for a top-four finish this season, with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas bolstering their chances. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, are aiming to defend their national title, while LSU and Texas will …

LaNorris Sellers throws for 2 touchdowns, South Carolina shuts down Kentucky 31-6 in SEC opener
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LaNorris Sellers throws for 2 touchdowns, South Carolina shuts down Kentucky 31-6 in SEC opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky. — LaNorris Sellers threw two touchdown passes, Nick Emmanwori returned one of South Carolina’s two interceptions for another score and the Gamecocks held Kentucky to just 183 yards for a 31-6 victory to open Southeastern Conference play on Saturday. Raheim Sanders rushed for a …

South Carolina struggles on offense in opener, must fix things before SEC start at Kentucky
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina struggles on offense in opener, must fix things before SEC start at Kentucky

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Starting with me.” And things won’t get easier as the Gamecocks start Southeastern Conference play at Kentucky — it’s the first league game of the season and the only one played Saturday. It was South Carolina’s defense that made the game-changing plays, forcing an Old Dominion …

Every player on South Carolina’s bench feels like a starter. They played a pivotal role in title run
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Every player on South Carolina’s bench feels like a starter. They played a pivotal role in title run

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina doesn’t feel like it has five starters. Coach Dawn Staley used that depth to wear down South Carolina’s opponents with relentless pressure and pace. South Carolina’s reserves, led by guard Tessa Johnson, outscored Iowa’s 37-0, offering a reminder that while there is more parity in the women’s game than ever, the Gamecocks currently have no parallel. …

Cardoso, Johnson help South Carolina remain perfect with 79-75 win over spirited Indiana in Sweet 16
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cardoso, Johnson help South Carolina remain perfect with 79-75 win over spirited Indiana in Sweet 16

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ALBANY, N.Y. — With South Carolina’s perfect season on the line, coach Dawn Staley had total faith that Raven Johnson would make the necessary plays for her team. She had two big baskets.” Johnson’s 3 came after South Carolina nearly blew a 22-point lead in the second half. And I get in the gym every day and put up reps …

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dalton Knecht scored 26 points and No. Cryer scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half as top-ranked Houston rallied past UCF to clinch at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title in the Cougars’ first season in the conference. 8 MARQUETTE 67 MILWAUKEE — Alex Karaban and Cam Spencer shot a combined …

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dalton Knecht happily wore his orange SEC Champs hat. “One thing about Dalton, he’s not afraid,” Volunteers coach Rick Barnes said. “But we just have to focus on the next part.” BIG PICTURE Tennessee: The Vols are hard to stop when Knecht is hitting timely shots from outside. South Carolina: It’s been a memorable season already for …

Johnson’s 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Johnson’s 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris never believed he had a last-place team and has watched with a grin as his 18th-ranked Gamecocks have proved him right. The latest evidence came Saturday when Meechie Johnson had 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 43.4 seconds left, to fuel South Carolina’s rally from 10 points down in the second …

No. 1 South Carolina heads into the final week of the regular season still unbeaten
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 1 South Carolina heads into the final week of the regular season still unbeaten

Associated Press  

Coach Dawn Staley has South Carolina in a familiar place with a week left in the regular season. Even with all five starters from last year’s Final Four run gone, the Gamecocks sit at 27-0 with two games left. We’re a really good basketball team when we are playing like we played today.” It’s been a balanced effort for the …

Mississippi State faces No. 16 Kentucky following Hubbard’s 32-point performance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mississippi State faces No. 16 Kentucky following Hubbard’s 32-point performance

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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -4; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State hosts the No. Mississippi State averages 74.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.4 points per game. Mississippi State’s average of 7.3 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 8.3 …

Mississippi State faces No. 17 Kentucky after Hubbard’s 32-point performance
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Mississippi State faces No. 17 Kentucky after Hubbard’s 32-point performance

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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State plays the No. Mississippi State scores 74.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.4 points per game. Mississippi State makes 45.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.8 percentage points higher than Kentucky has allowed to its opponents. Kentucky has …

Bree Hall scores 18, No. 1 South Carolina women have 6 in double figures to rout Kentucky 103-55
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bree Hall scores 18, No. 1 South Carolina women have 6 in double figures to rout Kentucky 103-55

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — South Carolina locked up its latest league title with the kind of performance Dawn Staley wants to see even in practice. Bree Hall scored 18 points, MiLaysia Fulwiley added 17 off the bench and top-ranked South Carolina beat Kentucky 103-55 on Sunday to clinch its third consecutive outright Southeastern Conference regular-season championship and eighth in 11 years. …

Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama
10 months ago

Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are only four regular-season games left, and it’s still impossible to know for sure what Kentucky is now or will be in a month. “Young kids, they lose focus.” That’s how a team face-plants at home against UNC Wilmington, then outduels top-10 North Carolina on a neutral court two weeks later. Kentucky led by as many …

No. 1 South Carolina wins share of SEC regular-season title with 72-44 victory over Alabama
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No. 1 South Carolina wins share of SEC regular-season title with 72-44 victory over Alabama

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “We lost seven people, that’s a lot of people to lose especially off a good season” and a third straight Final Four, Watkins said. “We didn’t expect to be this good, but once we saw that we were this good, we never looked back.” Watkins …

Reeves, No. 22 Kentucky end 13th-ranked Auburn’s home winning streak, 70-59
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Reeves, No. 22 Kentucky end 13th-ranked Auburn’s home winning streak, 70-59

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Kentucky led throughout to beat cold-shooting Auburn 70-59 on Saturday night, ending the 13th-ranked Tigers’ 16-game home winning streak that had included two straight routes of ranked teams. “Coming into the game, nobody believed we were going to win the game,” said Kentucky center …

No. 22 Kentucky visits No. 13 Auburn following Williams’ 23-point performance
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No. 22 Kentucky visits No. 13 Auburn following Williams’ 23-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Kentucky Wildcats after Jaylin Williams scored 23 points in Auburn’s 101-61 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Auburn is second in the SEC with 37.6 points per game in the paint led by Johni Broome averaging 10.3. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 7-3, averaging 82.5 …

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92
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Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler each scored 26 points, including 17 by James after halftime, and No. “Our biggest mindset going into the game was making it a 40-minute fight, putting two halves together,” said James, who made 9 of 18 from the field and 4 or 9 from long range. When I’m down, I feel like …

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point performance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Dalton Knecht scored 31 points in Tennessee’s 63-59 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Tennessee has shot at a 44.6% clip from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points greater than the 41.9% shooting opponents of Kentucky have averaged. LAST 10 …

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ta’Lon Cooper hit a critical 3-pointer with 40 seconds left and scored 18 points, and B.J. They’re a confident group.” The victory was South Carolina’s first road win over a top-5 team since 1997. “We really had success breaking down some action plans: block out and rebound; take care of the ball.” Dalton Knecht scored 12 points …

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing

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Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida faces the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Micah Handlogten scored 23 points in Florida’s 102-98 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Kentucky is second in the SEC with 26.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Tre Mitchell averaging 5.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 8-2, averaging 86.7 …

Cooper scores 20 as South Carolina runs away from No. 6 Kentucky 79-62
11 months ago

Cooper scores 20 as South Carolina runs away from No. 6 Kentucky 79-62

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris thought about what he would say if told a year ago during his 21-loss first season that his Gamecocks would follow with 16 wins, including a double-digit victory over No. Ta’Lon Cooper tied his career best with 20 points and Jacobi Wright added 14 with four 3-pointers as the Gamecocks beat their …

Paopao and Fulwiley score 14 each to keep No. 1 South Carolina perfect with 98-36 win over Kentucky
11 months, 1 week ago

Paopao and Fulwiley score 14 each to keep No. 1 South Carolina perfect with 98-36 win over Kentucky

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Te-Hina Paopao and MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 14 points each and Ashlyn Watkins had her second career dunk as No. 1 South Carolina rolled past Kentucky 98-36 on Monday night. After early wins over ranked opponents in Notre Dame, Maryland, North Carolina and Utah, South Carolina has taken its four SEC games by an average margin of 32 …

No. 6 Kentucky visits Florida following Reeves’ 27-point game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 6 Kentucky visits Florida following Reeves’ 27-point game

Associated Press  

Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators Gainesville, Florida; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gators -3.5; over/under is 168 BOTTOM LINE: No. Florida leads the SEC with 28.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Tyrese Samuel averaging 5.2. Florida’s average of 7.6 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 8.4 per …

No. 1 South Carolina women improve to 10-0 with 99-29 win over Presbyterian
1 year ago

No. 1 South Carolina women improve to 10-0 with 99-29 win over Presbyterian

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had no worries about seeing freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley start at point guard while giving junior regular Raven Johnson a rest. Fulwiley, making just her second start, put any concerns to rest with her steady performance as she scored a team-high 18 points in the top-ranked Gamecocks 99-29 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday. …

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s
1 year, 1 month ago

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tre Mitchell scored nine of his season-high 22 points in overtime, leading No. Mitchell, a transfer from West Virginia, hit back-to-back 3-pointers to open Kentucky’s scoring in overtime, and the Wildcats outscored the Hawks 19-11 in the extra period. … If they leave me open, I’m going to keep shooting it.” Calipari wasn’t surprised by the showing …

Kentucky lost to No. 1 Kansas but gave plenty of reasons for optimism
1 year, 1 month ago

Kentucky lost to No. 1 Kansas but gave plenty of reasons for optimism

New York Times  

CHICAGO — Kentucky played with house money Tuesday night at the Champions Classic. “We’ve got to get better at finishing, but a young team learns that,” said Calipari, who watched a six-point lead evaporate over the final three-and-a-half minutes. Then all of a sudden, we’re up.” Kansas scored the first nine points of the game and led 11-3 after five …

No. 24 Kentucky and Missouri look to bounce back from SEC losses in East Division matchup
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 24 Kentucky and Missouri look to bounce back from SEC losses in East Division matchup

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kentucky was lit up for 389 yards by Georgia’s Carson Beck and ranks a spot below Mizzou in SEC pass defense at 257 yards per contest. Kentucky running back Ray Davis rushed for just 59 yards on 15 carries at Georgia but added a receiving TD …

Tshiebwe’s 25 boards helps Kentucky top Providence in NCAAs
1 year, 9 months ago

Tshiebwe’s 25 boards helps Kentucky top Providence in NCAAs

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Oscar Tshiebwe kept battling for position, pushing his way to daylight and grabbing seemingly every loose rebound with a rugged relentlessness. Tshiebwe pulled down 25 rebounds and Antonio Reeves scored 22 points, helping the Wildcats beat Providence 61-53 in Friday night’s first round. “I told, I said, ‘This year we come in and fight, last year doesn’t …

South Carolina No. 1 for 37th straight week, Iowa now No. 2
1 year, 9 months ago

South Carolina No. 1 for 37th straight week, Iowa now No. 2

Associated Press  

South Carolina stands alone with the second-longest streak atop The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll as the Gamecocks remained No. The Hawkeyes routed Ohio State by 33 points in the title game Sunday behind another strong effort from Caitlin Clark, who had the third triple-double in conference tournament history. It’s the Wildcats best ranking ever and it came …

Showdown looms for South Carolina, LSU at SEC Tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

Showdown looms for South Carolina, LSU at SEC Tournament

Associated Press  

Another SEC showdown is looming at the league tournament this week between undefeated No. “It’s South Carolina, in my opinion,” she said, “and everyone else.” At the moment, Mulkey has a much more modest goal for tournament play in her second year at LSU. “I’ve never won an SEC Tournament game as a coach,” said Mulkey, whose team lost its …

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida

Associated Press  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 25 points, Jacob Toppin had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Kentucky beat Florida 82-74 on Wednesday night for its third straight victory. But Florida scored the next nine points, including six free throws — the last by Kyle Lofton with 1:12 left. Tshiebwe scored nine of Kentucky’s opening 17 points and Toppin sank …

Kentucky holds off Mississippi State in final minute 71-68
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky holds off Mississippi State in final minute 71-68

Associated Press  

— Oscar Tshiebwe had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Jacob Toppin scored 16 points, and Kentucky held off Mississippi State 71-68 on Wednesday night. Kentucky then missed a couple of 3-pointers and had a jumper blocked by Cameron Matthews before giving possession back to Mississippi State with 49 seconds left. The Bulldogs forced a missed 3-pointer as the shot clock …

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73
1 year, 10 months ago

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ricky Council IV scored 20 points, Anthony Black had 19 and Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory. Makhel Mitchell and Davonte Davis scored 15 points each and Jordan Walsh 13 for the Razorbacks who have won five straight conference …

Boston leads No. 1 Gamecocks over short-handed Vandy 96-48
1 year, 11 months ago

Boston leads No. 1 Gamecocks over short-handed Vandy 96-48

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Aliyah Boston could be scoring and grabbing even more rebounds for top-ranked South Carolina. Boston collected 16 points and 10 rebounds in just 22 minutes as South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt 96-48 on Thursday night for the Gamecocks’ 25th straight victory. Coach Dawn Staley said she knows people wonder what will happen when South Carolina needs the 6-foot-5 …

Kentucky cancels its obituary, rises from rock bottom to shock Tennessee
1 year, 11 months ago

Kentucky cancels its obituary, rises from rock bottom to shock Tennessee

New York Times  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — John Calipari apologized for his appearance. Obituaries for Calipari’s coaching ability were hastily prepared as his team hurtled toward fifth-ranked Tennessee and what figured to be a fiery crash into rock bottom Saturday. When Tennessee beat South Carolina by 43 in Columbia last weekend, then South Carolina went to Rupp Arena and punked UK, the smart money …

Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles
1 year, 11 months ago

Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe is wondering whether the Wildcats’ walk-ons should play at this point in a frustrating season, just to show some fire. “Play the people who are willing to fight, even some walk-ons,” the usually affable senior said after Tuesday …

Cooke has career-high 31, No. 1 South Carolina tops Georgia
1 year, 11 months ago

Cooke has career-high 31, No. 1 South Carolina tops Georgia

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson was more than happy with her defense’s effort against South Carolina star Aliyah Boston. Cooke said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley “kept telling me just keep shooting your shot.” Cooke kept shooting and made five of eight shots in the second half. “We just had to weather the storm,” Staley said, adding Georgia …

South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt
2 years, 1 month ago

South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — Spencer Rattler had the best day of his unpredictable career, throwing for 438 yards and six touchdowns as South Carolina beat No. You talk about players and being in the zone,” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said. You weren’t gong to win this …

Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT
2 years, 1 month ago

Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan State found a way to finish. Malik Hall forced two extra periods with dunks off inbounds plays, Mady Sissoko delivered two game-changing slams late in the second overtime, and Michigan State rallied to beat No. And with Tshiebwe on the bench, Michigan State closed it out by outscoring Kentucky 13-1, the final blow coming on another dunk …

Kentucky fizzles to ugly ending in double OT loss to Michigan State
2 years, 1 month ago

Kentucky fizzles to ugly ending in double OT loss to Michigan State

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Tom Izzo kept trying to be nice about his friend John Calipari’s team. Izzo kept saying things like, “That’s a really good team and they will be a great team, so all the Kentucky fans, don’t jump off the ship.” But eventually, he said the truest, most important and most maddening thing of all, if you’re one of …

No. 3 Tennessee, No. 19 Kentucky highlights SEC games
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 3 Tennessee, No. 19 Kentucky highlights SEC games

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 Georgia in Jacksonville, Florida It doesn’t shape up as all that great a matchup on the field, but it’s still “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” This is the second straight year Georgia has entered this game No. IMPACT PLAYER Arkansas RB Raheim Sanders, the …

Rattler, South Carolina shut down No. 13 Kentucky 24-14
2 years, 2 months ago

Rattler, South Carolina shut down No. 13 Kentucky 24-14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I said take all three phases, and it did.” Spencer Rattler overcame two early turnovers and threw the go-ahead touchdown pass in the third quarter, Jalen Brooks ran for an insurance score midway through the fourth and South Carolina scored 17 unanswered points for its third …

No. 13 Kentucky aims for SEC rebound against South Carolina
2 years, 2 months ago

No. 13 Kentucky aims for SEC rebound against South Carolina

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I felt like our team handled it good on Monday and Tuesday and we’ll get back at it.” Kentucky can take heart in having that many opportunities to win an SEC road game. Kentucky seeks its third consecutive series win against the rested Gamecocks, whose 50-10 …

Bennett, No. 1 Georgia’s D steamrolls South Carolina 48-7
2 years, 3 months ago

Bennett, No. 1 Georgia’s D steamrolls South Carolina 48-7

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Even though 15 players left for the NFL after winning Georgia’s first national title since 1980, there still is still plenty of talent and an attitude that winning a championship leaves behind, coach Kirby Smart said. “This isn’t going to happen every week.” Tight end Brock …

South Carolina defense smothers Louisville in semifinal win
2 years, 8 months ago

South Carolina defense smothers Louisville in semifinal win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Standing near the top of the key, Louisville point guard Hailey Van Lith spotted an opening in the South Carolina defense. The Gamecocks’ defense, one of the best in the nation, proved to be too much for Louisville, which averaged 72.2 points per game this season but wilted under South Carolina’s pressure and tough matchups. Beal and fellow …

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