Kentucky Wildcats Seek Redemption Against South Carolina After Defensive Struggles

Kentucky aims to break a slump and rebuild confidence against winless South Carolina in Saturday's SEC matchup.

Kentucky has lost four of its last five games, dropping to a 4-5 SEC record and raising concerns about defensive consistency.
The Wildcats' defense has allowed opponents to shoot over 50% in their last two games, exposing weaknesses despite a top-ranked offense.
Key injuries, including the absence of Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa, have hindered Kentucky's performance, though Butler may return soon.
South Carolina, winless in SEC play, has suffered several narrow losses and will rely on rising star Collin Murray-Boyles, who is averaging 15.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
Saturday's matchup offers Kentucky a critical opportunity to regain momentum and address defensive issues ahead of the season's final stretch.