Garrison's Game-Changing Performance Propels Kentucky

0:00On March 11, Kentucky's men's basketball team advanced in the SEC tournament by beating the 16th-seated LSU Tigers in the first round. The Wildcats held a slim lead, midway through the second half, when reserve center Brandon Garrison took over with a personal scoring burst that stretched the margin to nine points and sealed the victory. Garrison powered to the basket for a strong finish that drew a foul, making one of two free throws to go up by three. On the next trip, he drained a three-pointer from deep, then followed with another long shot right away. LSU had the call time out, but Garrison swept the ball coming out and set up more points for Kentucky. Fans inside Bridgestone Arena went wild for the big man's back-to-back threes and energy, turning the crowd into a roaring sea of blue. His sparks shifted the game's momentum when the Wildcats needed it most against a gritty opponent. Throughout the match-up, Garrison locked solid minutes off the bench, including 13 in the first half for six points, three rebounds, and two.

1:02Blocks. His 17 total points marked his second best scoring night of the season, proving the big guy can deliver in crunch time. With Garrison stepping up like this, Kentucky heads into the next round feeling stronger, ready to build on the momentum from their tournament opener.