Alex Poythress – photo by Tammie Brown | WildcatWorld.com
Five players scored in double figures as strong defense and sharp shooting led the Cats to a 77-55 win over South Carolina at Rupp Arena on Tuesday night. Coupled with Florida’s loss to Arkansas, the win puts the Cats one game out of first place in the SEC.
“We’re coming together slowly but surely,” said graduate student guard Julius Mays. “I think we’re maybe a step or two from being where we want to be.”
South Carolina (12-10, 2-7 SEC) struggled to penetrate UK’s perimeter defense, relying on deep twos and the three-ball to stay in the game early.
