Fredrick scores 17, No. 4 Kentucky beats South Carolina St

Kentucky's CJ Fredrick (1) shoots between South Carolina State's Dallas James, left, and Justin Wilson (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky's Jacob Toppin (0) takes an uncontested-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina State in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky's Daimion Collins (4) is instructed by head coach John Calipari during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina State in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky's Adou Thiero (3) looks for an opening against South Carolina State's Dallas James, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

South Carolina States' Davion Everett (55) pulls down a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

South Carolina State's Rakeim Gary (11) looks for an opening against Kentucky's Sahvir Wheeler (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe, bottom center, looks for an opening against South Carolina State's Davion Everett, left, Isaiah Turner (14) and Shaman Alston (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)