South Carolina vs Kentucky Wrap - Kentucky Wins 79-64
South Carolina vs Kentucky Wrap - Kentucky Wins 79-64
Terrence Jones scored 20 points leading Kentucky to a 79-64 victory over South Carolina at Rupp Arena on Saturday.
Kentucky did not, however, defeat South Carolina against the spread, which closed at 19.5 at most sportsbooks.
Marquis Teague had 17 points for Kentucky and Anthony Davis chipped in with 12 points. Marquis Teague had 4 assists for them, while Anthony Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
South Carolina got a 15-point performance from Damien Leonard, who was supported by 11 points from Malik Cooke. Bruce Ellington had 4 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Anthony Gill grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Kentucky were victorious, as the score was 34-18 at the break.
South Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-30.
