Yeah, I still hate Tennessee. I probably hate them more than I did 3 hours ago. I forgot just how much I hate their trash talking, Rocky Top, Tompson Bowling Arena, and that everyone has worn a headband since 1999.
After a horrible shooting game, where UK hit 9% for 3pt (2-22) and 35% FG overall, Tennessee manages to outlast the Kentucky surge during the final 5 minutes to win the game 74-65.
The surge mounted saw Tennessee's 19 point lead during the second half shrink to 0 with under 3 minutes left. However, the comeback fell short of ever breaking the spirit of UT. Poor ball handling and the lack of consistent shooting led to the Vols getting second chances and high hopes.
Kentucky still hangs onto their #1 seed, and probably their #2 ranking, but it wipes the hopes of sneaking back into that #1 spot or playing in the St. Louis region during the Tournament. And for at least one more game, Kentucky still hasn't earned their 44th SEC regular season title.
The Cats play Georgia next Wendesday in hopes of bouncing back and will wrap up the regular season next Saturday at home against Florida.
Let's see if he does that at the SEC tournament.
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