Kentucky fans have been incredibly frustrated with the Wildcats defensive effort during the losing streak but Mark Pope's team was much better against South Car

Otega Oweh scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and No. 14 Kentucky snapped a two-game skid with an 80-57 win over South Carolina.

Saturday was “get right” day in Lexington. After losing four of their last five games, the Wildcats simply needed to get back in the win column. Having the last place, winless South Carolina Gamecocks come to Rupp Arena offered up a perfect opportunity for a much needed victory.

Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team stormed past South Carolina on Saturday to avert the first three-game losing streak since the 2020-21 campaign.

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Despite a few minutes of quality basketball, South Carolina fell to Kentucky in Lexington, 80-57. The loss moved the Gamecocks to 0-10 in conference matchups this season. They are the only team in the SEC without a conference win to their name.

Lamont Butler returned, but Jaxson Robinson was playing through an injured wrist after hurting it during the week.

A fter back-to-back losses and losing 4 of their last 5 games overall, Kentucky needing to get back in the win column on Saturday against a South Carolina team that is 0-9 in conf

With this victory, Kentucky keeps itself in contention for a top-four seed in the SEC and NCAA tournaments. The Wildcats will look to build on this momentum when they return to action on Tuesday against Tennessee at Rupp Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.