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Kentucky defeats South Carolina 86-76

Carolina trailed by five at halftime and the Wildcats were able to stay ahead by double digits for a good portion of the second half.
Credit: AP
Kentucky forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) is defended by South Carolina forward Brandon Martin (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

COLUMBIA, S.C. — COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Oscar Tshiebwe had 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 No. 5 Kentucky beat South Carolina 86-76. 

The Wildcats reached 20 wins for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons, but not without having to reset after South Carolina wiped out an 11-point lead with 15 minutes to play. Tshiebwe and Washington led Kentucky on a 15-2 run to regain control and win its fifth straight game and fourth in a row in Southeastern Conference play.

South Carolina (13-10, 4-7 SEC) plays at Georgia Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

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