Kentucky takes big lead, downs No. 10 Tennessee 66-54
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky takes big lead, downs No. 10 Tennessee 66-54

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Cason Wallace and Oscar Tshiebwe each scored 16 points and Kentucky rushed to a big lead and beat No. “He hasn’t been good in afternoon games, and I reminded him, this team needs everybody.” Chris Livingston added 12 points and completed a double-double with 10 rebounds. “I think it goes back, and I don’t understand, with as much time as we spend, older guys talking about doing your job, playing your role night in and night out, and not letting emotion get the best of us.” Tennessee struggled during the first 20 minutes and trailed 39-19 at the break. “We outrebounded them by eight, you understand, in the country they’re like the best, they’re a plus eight rebounding and we ended up being plus eight in the first half.” Santiago Vescovi led Tennessee with 17 points and Jahmai Mashack had 16. BIG PICTURE Tennessee: The Volunteers were outrebounded 43-23 in their loss to the Wildcats in Knoxville and didn’t fare much better in the rematch.

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Tennessee State visits Western Kentucky, aims to end road slide
1 week, 6 days ago

Tennessee State visits Western Kentucky, aims to end road slide

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Tennessee State Tigers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Bowling Green, Kentucky; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hilltoppers -15.5; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State will look to end its three-game road skid when the Tigers take on Western Kentucky. Tennessee State leads the …

Tennessee State faces Western Kentucky, aims to halt 3-game slide
2 weeks ago

Tennessee State faces Western Kentucky, aims to halt 3-game slide

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Tennessee State Tigers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Bowling Green, Kentucky; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State enters the matchup against Western Kentucky as losers of three games in a row. Western Kentucky averages 80.3 points and has outscored opponents by 5.5 points per …

No. 8 Kentucky beats Georgia State 105-76, breaks 100 points for the 4th time this season
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

No. 8 Kentucky beats Georgia State 105-76, breaks 100 points for the 4th time this season

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cesare Edwards led Georgia State with 21 points, followed by Zarique Nutter with 19 and Malachi Brown with 11. Takeaways Georgia State: The Panthers scored the first three points and trimmed a double-digit lead to two at 31-29 with eight minutes left in the first …

Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut
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Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut

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No. 22 Kentucky started their season with a 98-43 win over South Carolina Upstate. The Wildcats were led by Clara Strack with 22 points, Georgia Amoore with 11 points, and Teonni Key with 14 points. The Wildcats shot 52% and held the Spartans to 29% shooting. USC Upstate had 18 turnovers and was outscored 34-0 on points off turnovers.

Tennessee Soars Past Kentucky, Clinches Third Straight Win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tennessee Soars Past Kentucky, Clinches Third Straight Win

Associated Press  

Tennessee secured a 28-18 victory over Kentucky, extending their winning streak to three games. Dylan Sampson rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns, while Miles Kitselman caught six passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee's offense dominated the game, scoring in the first half for the first time in four games. The Wildcats, on the other hand, struggled to …

Kentucky, Stoops hope defensive depth, faster offense keeps Wildcats competitive in expanded SEC
4 months ago

Kentucky, Stoops hope defensive depth, faster offense keeps Wildcats competitive in expanded SEC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Coach Mark Stoops hopes a deep defensive corps and quicker offensive pace under another new coordinator keeps the Wildcats competitive against one of their most challenging schedules in recent memory. It’s extremely challenging.” The Wildcats are helped by the return of SEC interceptions co-leader Maxwell Hairston …

Tennessee earns first national title in baseball with 6-5 win over Texas A&M
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennessee earns first national title in baseball with 6-5 win over Texas A&M

Associated Press  

— Tony Vitello jumped into the stands to share a group hug with the legion of Tennessee fans who invaded Omaha. Christian Moore hit a leadoff homer, Dylan Dreiling went deep for the third time in three games and Tennessee survived anxious moments late to take the title with a 6-5 victory over Texas A&M on Monday night in Game …

Tennessee beats Florida State 7-2 to become first No. 1 national seed since 2009 to reach CWS finals
6 months ago

Tennessee beats Florida State 7-2 to become first No. 1 national seed since 2009 to reach CWS finals

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— Tennessee fell flat in its two previous College World Series appearances and in between there was the crushing loss in NCAA super regionals as the No. “That’s a good team in the other dugout, clearly,” said second-year FSU coach Link Jarrett, who coached the Notre Dame team that knocked out the Vols two years ago. You could basically go …

Dillingham scores 23, No. 15 Kentucky pulls away from Vanderbilt 93-77 for 4th consecutive win
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dillingham scores 23, No. 15 Kentucky pulls away from Vanderbilt 93-77 for 4th consecutive win

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rob Dillingham scored 23 points, including consecutive 3-pointers just before halftime, Antonio Reeves added 20 in his home finale and No. The Wildcats went back and forth with the Commodores for much of the first half before taking the lead for good just before the break as Reed Sheppard made the first of Kentucky’s four straight 3s. …

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dalton Knecht scored 26 points and No. Cryer scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half as top-ranked Houston rallied past UCF to clinch at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title in the Cougars’ first season in the conference. 8 MARQUETTE 67 MILWAUKEE — Alex Karaban and Cam Spencer shot a combined …

Russell scores 19 as Kentucky women beat Georgia 64-50 to begin the SEC Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell scores 19 as Kentucky women beat Georgia 64-50 to begin the SEC Tournament

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GREENVILLE, S.C. — Eniya Russell scored 19 points, Ajae Petty added 11 points and 14 rebounds for her 17th double-double of the season and No. 12 seed Kentucky beat 13th-seeded Georgia 64-50 on Wednesday in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Kentucky missed its first six shots of the game until Russell got going, scoring 10 points in …

No. 15 Kentucky faces Vanderbilt after Reeves’ 22-point showing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 15 Kentucky faces Vanderbilt after Reeves’ 22-point showing

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Vanderbilt Commodores at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Vanderbilt averages 6.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.3 per game Kentucky gives up. Evan Taylor averages 1.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Commodores, scoring 8.3 points while shooting 31.7% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 …

Mississippi State faces No. 16 Kentucky following Hubbard’s 32-point performance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mississippi State faces No. 16 Kentucky following Hubbard’s 32-point performance

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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -4; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State hosts the No. Mississippi State averages 74.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.4 points per game. Mississippi State’s average of 7.3 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 8.3 …

Mississippi State faces No. 17 Kentucky after Hubbard’s 32-point performance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mississippi State faces No. 17 Kentucky after Hubbard’s 32-point performance

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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State plays the No. Mississippi State scores 74.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.4 points per game. Mississippi State makes 45.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.8 percentage points higher than Kentucky has allowed to its opponents. Kentucky has …

Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama
10 months ago

Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are only four regular-season games left, and it’s still impossible to know for sure what Kentucky is now or will be in a month. “Young kids, they lose focus.” That’s how a team face-plants at home against UNC Wilmington, then outduels top-10 North Carolina on a neutral court two weeks later. Kentucky led by as many …

Reeves, No. 22 Kentucky end 13th-ranked Auburn’s home winning streak, 70-59
10 months ago

Reeves, No. 22 Kentucky end 13th-ranked Auburn’s home winning streak, 70-59

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Kentucky led throughout to beat cold-shooting Auburn 70-59 on Saturday night, ending the 13th-ranked Tigers’ 16-game home winning streak that had included two straight routes of ranked teams. “Coming into the game, nobody believed we were going to win the game,” said Kentucky center …

No. 22 Kentucky visits No. 13 Auburn following Williams’ 23-point performance
10 months, 1 week ago

No. 22 Kentucky visits No. 13 Auburn following Williams’ 23-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Kentucky Wildcats after Jaylin Williams scored 23 points in Auburn’s 101-61 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Auburn is second in the SEC with 37.6 points per game in the paint led by Johni Broome averaging 10.3. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 7-3, averaging 82.5 …

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler each scored 26 points, including 17 by James after halftime, and No. “Our biggest mindset going into the game was making it a 40-minute fight, putting two halves together,” said James, who made 9 of 18 from the field and 4 or 9 from long range. When I’m down, I feel like …

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point performance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Dalton Knecht scored 31 points in Tennessee’s 63-59 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Tennessee has shot at a 44.6% clip from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points greater than the 41.9% shooting opponents of Kentucky have averaged. LAST 10 …

College basketball power rankings: 3 SEC teams are here, none of them Kentucky
10 months, 3 weeks ago

College basketball power rankings: 3 SEC teams are here, none of them Kentucky

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest college basketball power rankings. For the season, LJ Cryer has been Houston’s highest-usage player, but amidst a mini-slump — he’s only shooting 37.5 percent the last five games — Shead has had to assume a larger scoring role. Kansas Last week: 7 We’re not gonna ding Kansas too hard for losing at Iowa State on Saturday …

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing

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Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida faces the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Micah Handlogten scored 23 points in Florida’s 102-98 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Kentucky is second in the SEC with 26.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Tre Mitchell averaging 5.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 8-2, averaging 86.7 …

Kentucky is the all-time No. 1 team through 75 storied years of AP Top 25 college basketball polls
11 months, 1 week ago

Kentucky is the all-time No. 1 team through 75 storied years of AP Top 25 college basketball polls

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Sustained excellence is difficult to achieve in any sport. The list is not intended to crown the greatest college basketball program, because greatness can be measured in different ways: Duke has been the most dominant program over the past three decades; Kansas is considered the cradle of coaches, laying claim in part to not only Rupp and Calipari but North …

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s
1 year, 1 month ago

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tre Mitchell scored nine of his season-high 22 points in overtime, leading No. Mitchell, a transfer from West Virginia, hit back-to-back 3-pointers to open Kentucky’s scoring in overtime, and the Wildcats outscored the Hawks 19-11 in the extra period. … If they leave me open, I’m going to keep shooting it.” Calipari wasn’t surprised by the showing …

Kentucky lost to No. 1 Kansas but gave plenty of reasons for optimism
1 year, 1 month ago

Kentucky lost to No. 1 Kansas but gave plenty of reasons for optimism

New York Times  

CHICAGO — Kentucky played with house money Tuesday night at the Champions Classic. “We’ve got to get better at finishing, but a young team learns that,” said Calipari, who watched a six-point lead evaporate over the final three-and-a-half minutes. Then all of a sudden, we’re up.” Kansas scored the first nine points of the game and led 11-3 after five …

No. 24 Kentucky and Missouri look to bounce back from SEC losses in East Division matchup
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 24 Kentucky and Missouri look to bounce back from SEC losses in East Division matchup

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kentucky was lit up for 389 yards by Georgia’s Carson Beck and ranks a spot below Mizzou in SEC pass defense at 257 yards per contest. Kentucky running back Ray Davis rushed for just 59 yards on 15 carries at Georgia but added a receiving TD …

Tennessee beats up Duke, wins 65-52 to advance to Sweet 16
1 year, 9 months ago

Tennessee beats up Duke, wins 65-52 to advance to Sweet 16

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Olivier Nkamhoua was a little hesitant to enter Tennessee’s postgame locker room after a career performance against powerhouse Duke in the NCAA Tournament. Nkamhoua tied his career high with 27 points, including 13 straight for Tennessee during a decisive stretch in the second half, and the fourth-seeded Volunteers bullied Duke 65-52 on Saturday to advance to the …

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 25 points, Jacob Toppin had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Kentucky beat Florida 82-74 on Wednesday night for its third straight victory. But Florida scored the next nine points, including six free throws — the last by Kyle Lofton with 1:12 left. Tshiebwe scored nine of Kentucky’s opening 17 points and Toppin sank …

Kentucky holds off Mississippi State in final minute 71-68
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky holds off Mississippi State in final minute 71-68

Associated Press  

— Oscar Tshiebwe had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Jacob Toppin scored 16 points, and Kentucky held off Mississippi State 71-68 on Wednesday night. Kentucky then missed a couple of 3-pointers and had a jumper blocked by Cameron Matthews before giving possession back to Mississippi State with 49 seconds left. The Bulldogs forced a missed 3-pointer as the shot clock …

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73
1 year, 10 months ago

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ricky Council IV scored 20 points, Anthony Black had 19 and Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory. Makhel Mitchell and Davonte Davis scored 15 points each and Jordan Walsh 13 for the Razorbacks who have won five straight conference …

Reeves scores 23, Kentucky hands Texas A&M first SEC loss
1 year, 11 months ago

Reeves scores 23, Kentucky hands Texas A&M first SEC loss

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Antonio Reeves hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 23 points as Kentucky beat Texas A&M 76-67 on Saturday, handing the Aggies their first SEC loss of the season. 5 Tennessee, saw Oscar Tshiebwe post 37 points and 24 rebounds in a win over Georgia and then ended Texas A&M’s seven-game winning streak. Reeves hit a 3-pointer …

Rebooted Kentucky rolls on with win over Texas A&M
1 year, 11 months ago

Rebooted Kentucky rolls on with win over Texas A&M

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Eleven days earlier, Kentucky’s season was on the brink. Afterward, Calipari said he still loves Wheeler and plans to lean on him more in certain matchups — like when the Wildcats need to play fast in an up-and-down game — but noted that Wallace at point “gives you more than one scorer on the court,” and succinctly …

Kentucky cancels its obituary, rises from rock bottom to shock Tennessee
1 year, 11 months ago

Kentucky cancels its obituary, rises from rock bottom to shock Tennessee

New York Times  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — John Calipari apologized for his appearance. Obituaries for Calipari’s coaching ability were hastily prepared as his team hurtled toward fifth-ranked Tennessee and what figured to be a fiery crash into rock bottom Saturday. When Tennessee beat South Carolina by 43 in Columbia last weekend, then South Carolina went to Rupp Arena and punked UK, the smart money …

Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles
1 year, 11 months ago

Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe is wondering whether the Wildcats’ walk-ons should play at this point in a frustrating season, just to show some fire. “Play the people who are willing to fight, even some walk-ons,” the usually affable senior said after Tuesday …

Tshiebwe leads the way for No. 16 Kentucky over Yale, 69-59
2 years ago

Tshiebwe leads the way for No. 16 Kentucky over Yale, 69-59

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 28 points and had 12 rebounds to lead No. Kentucky coach John Calipari said Tshiebwe played a big role in his team’s ability to overcome the gritty Bulldogs. “He didn’t demand the ball,” Calipari said of Tshiebwe in the first half. I figured out they couldn’t guard me.” Earlier this week, Calipari said Tshiebwe was …

No. 7 Tennessee beats Eastern Kentucky, win streak hits 7
2 years ago

No. 7 Tennessee beats Eastern Kentucky, win streak hits 7

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tyreke Key scored 10 of the first 12 points of the second half and finished with 17, and No. He keeps getting better.” The Volunteers struggled in the first half but still built an 11-point lead over Eastern Kentucky on the way to their seventh straight victory. I’m taking steps every day and keep learning.” Eastern Kentucky, …

Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT
2 years, 1 month ago

Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan State found a way to finish. Malik Hall forced two extra periods with dunks off inbounds plays, Mady Sissoko delivered two game-changing slams late in the second overtime, and Michigan State rallied to beat No. And with Tshiebwe on the bench, Michigan State closed it out by outscoring Kentucky 13-1, the final blow coming on another dunk …

Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky to end 26-game SEC losing streak
2 years, 1 month ago

Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky to end 26-game SEC losing streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mike Wright ran 59 yards for a touchdown and completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to Will Sheppard with 32 seconds left for a 24-21 win over Kentucky Saturday, snapping a 26-game Southeastern Conference losing streak. He came out with a big run at …

Rare ranked showdown for No. 3 Tennessee, No. 19 Kentucky
2 years, 1 month ago

Rare ranked showdown for No. 3 Tennessee, No. 19 Kentucky

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Players needed some time to heal up a little bit, getting bruised up throughout the season, getting our legs up underneath us to play a team that’s as fast as Tennessee is in all areas.” DIFFERENT LOOKS Both Kentucky and Tennessee got starting quarterbacks through the …

No. 3 Tennessee, No. 19 Kentucky highlights SEC games
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 3 Tennessee, No. 19 Kentucky highlights SEC games

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 Georgia in Jacksonville, Florida It doesn’t shape up as all that great a matchup on the field, but it’s still “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” This is the second straight year Georgia has entered this game No. IMPACT PLAYER Arkansas RB Raheim Sanders, the …

No. 20 Kentucky routs Miami (Ohio), Stoops ties wins record
2 years, 3 months ago

No. 20 Kentucky routs Miami (Ohio), Stoops ties wins record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A lot of things to improve on.” Virginia Tech transfer Tayvion Robinson supplied Kentucky’s other chunk plays, catching six passes for a career-high 136 yards in his Wildcats debut. Miami managed to tie the game at 10 and stifled Kentucky at times in the first half …

Stock Watch: Is it time to dump Kentucky? Will LSU rise to a No. 2 seed?
2 years, 10 months ago

Stock Watch: Is it time to dump Kentucky? Will LSU rise to a No. 2 seed?

New York Times  

I’m a believer in sure bets. Senior NaLyssa Smith averaged 25.6 points and 10 rebounds in the previous five games before Wednesday night’s win at Oklahoma State, and she has been a force on both ends along with frontcourt partner Queen Egbo. The Yellow Jackets scored an average of only 54 points in those previous four losses, and that won’t …

No. 18 Kentucky, Tennessee seek to end 2-game SEC slides
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 18 Kentucky, Tennessee seek to end 2-game SEC slides

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! You name it, they outplayed us and it’s up to us to get back to being who we are.” Kentucky’s offense has stalled the past two weeks, averaging just 229 yards. “We lose a game here, lose a game there, win one here but it is …

Missouri, Kentucky have the spotlight as lone SEC matchup
3 years, 3 months ago

Missouri, Kentucky have the spotlight as lone SEC matchup

Associated Press  

Here are things to watch in the Southeastern Conference in Week 2: GAMES OF THE WEEK Missouri visits Kentucky. Other notable games matching SEC schools against the Atlantic Coast Conference continue with Tennessee hosting Pittsburgh and Mississippi State hosting North Carolina State. The units won’t be on the field together, but they rank 13th and 14th respectively in total defense, …

Tennessee routs Gators 78-66 in SEC quarterfinals
3 years, 9 months ago

Tennessee routs Gators 78-66 in SEC quarterfinals

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteers could be without their big senior for the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals against sixth-ranked Alabama. “But my gut feeling he took two pretty good licks there, and I’d be surprised if he is available.” Santiago Vescovi scored 14 points to lead five Volunteers in double figures, and Tennessee beat Florida 78-66 to advance to …

Kentucky NCAA hopes end after being bounced from SEC tourney
3 years, 9 months ago

Kentucky NCAA hopes end after being bounced from SEC tourney

Associated Press  

Kentucky’s season ended with a missed last-second shot in the SEC Tournament. But things began spiraling downward for the Wildcats long before Thursday’s disappointing 74-73 setback against Mississippi State that sealed their fate: No NCAA Tournament this year. When the Bulldogs’ Iverson Molinar made two free throws with seven seconds left, it assured the Wildcats will miss the NCAA Tournament …

Brakefield scores go-ahead basket, Duke stops No. 7 Virginia
3 years, 10 months ago

Brakefield scores go-ahead basket, Duke stops No. 7 Virginia

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Freshman Jaemyn Brakefield scored the go-ahead basket on a reverse layup with 1:58 left and Duke came up with a final-possession stop and upset No. 15 TEXAS TECH 61 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Christian Braun hit a corner 3 with 24 seconds left, David McCormack scored 17 points and Kansas beat Texas Tech. 16 FLORIDA STATE 79, PITTSBURGH …

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