USC Men's Basketball

Look: Fans storm court in Columbia as South Carolina earns upset win over UK Wildcats

This was the scene in Columbia on Tuesday night as the South Carolina men’s basketball team defeated the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats 79-62 at Colonial Life Arena.

Fans rushing the court is expected to bring a $100,000 fine for USC. Under new fines for court storming, the SEC allowed all schools to start with a clean slate starting in 2023.

Fans storm the court Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena after South Carolina’s upset win over Kentucky.
Fans storm the court Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena after South Carolina’s upset win over Kentucky. Joshua Boucher The State
Josh Gray celebrates amid a crowd of fans Tuesday after the win over Kentucky
Josh Gray celebrates amid a crowd of fans Tuesday after the win over Kentucky Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
South Carolina’s Meechie Johnson celebrates with fans after the upset win over Kentucky.
South Carolina’s Meechie Johnson celebrates with fans after the upset win over Kentucky. Joshua Boucher The State
Lamont Paris celebrates at Colonial Life Arena after South Carolina’s upset win over Kentucky.
Lamont Paris celebrates at Colonial Life Arena after South Carolina’s upset win over Kentucky. Joshua Boucher The State

This story was originally published January 23, 2024 at 9:15 PM.

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