Perennial powerhouse Kentucky is fighting for the top spot in the SEC and will face-off against Tennessee on the road for the first time this season. While it may seem like a layup win for the Wildcats, the team hasn’t won at Thompson-Boling Arena since 2015. Will the cycle be broken?
Kentucky vs. Tennessee
- When: Saturday, February 8
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: CBS All Access (Try it FREE now)
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Kentucky (17-5, 7-2) got an 80-72 win on Tuesday against Mississippi State. While plenty has been said about Kentucky’s big name players, EJ Montgomery had a breakout game with 12 points and eight rebounds. It marked his third double-digit scoring game of the season and first since Dec. 8. His eight rebounds were the most since a Dec. 18 game against Utah. The team was still led by forward Nick Richards, who had a double-double, scoring 27 points (25 in the second half) and collecting 11 rebounds.
The Volunteers (13-9, 5-4) just barely got a win against Alabama on Tuesday, winning 69-68 thanks to a strong second half performance. Before the win, Tennessee was on a three-game losing streak in the SEC. Tennessee outscored Alabama by nine points in the second half. The Volunteers had a 1-2 punch of John Fulkerson and Jordan Bowden, who combined to score 42 points. Yves Pons also scored 14 points and collected 14 rebounds. Tennessee has hung its hat on a balanced attack this season with four players averaging in double figures.
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