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The Kentucky Wildcats (17-10, 8-6 SEC) hope to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-15, 3-11 SEC) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Colonial Life Arena. The contest airs on SEC Network.
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How to Watch Kentucky vs. South Carolina
- Game day: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SEC Network
Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.7 | 95 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.8 | 58 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.6 | 59 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.5 | 152 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.9 | 61 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.3 | 264 |
South Carolina 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.3 | 238 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.2 | 245 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.6 | 304 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.1 | 300 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.3 | 33 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 9.9 | 297 |
Kentucky vs. South Carolina Stat Insights
Points
- The Wildcats are averaging 81.2 points, only 4.8 more than the 76.4 the Gamecocks give up.
- Kentucky is 13-3 when scoring more than 76.4 points.
- South Carolina has an 11-7 record when conceding fewer than 81.2 points.
- The Gamecocks score just 3.9 more points per game (76.7) than the Wildcats give up (72.8).
- South Carolina is 11-6 when putting up over 72.8 points.
- Kentucky's record is 12-3 when it gives up fewer than 76.7 points.
- The Wildcats have put up 228 more points than their opponents this year (8.4 per game), and the Gamecocks have also outscored their opponents, by seven (0.3 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Wildcats are shooting 46.7% from the field, only 1.5% higher than Gamecocks give up.
- Kentucky is 13-2 when shooting better than 45.2% from the field.
- The Gamecocks' 44.3% shooting percentage from the field is 2.5% higher than the Wildcats have given up.
- South Carolina is 10-5 when shooting higher than 41.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Wildcats collect 34.6 rebounds per game, topping the Gamecocks by 5.0 boards per contest.
- When Kentucky has the rebounding advantage, it is 3-6. When posting fewer boards, South Carolina is 5-12.
- The Wildcats pull down 10.7 offensive rebounds per game, 3.1 more than the Gamecocks.
- The Wildcats are 12-2 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Gamecocks are 7-12 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Kentucky is +4.1 rebounds per game, but South Carolina is -3.5.
Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Vanderbilt | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Texas A&M | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Florida | Home |
South Carolina Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Georgia | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Tennessee | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Ole Miss | Away |