And just like that, Kentucky’s momentum just hit a major bump in the road.
Kentucky came into last night’s game riding a wave of momentum from a three-game winning streak including a great performance in Gainesville last weekend with a chance to take over first place in the SEC.
However, Kentucky was no match on Tuesday night for the offensive firepower from the Alabama Crimson Tide as the Wildcats fell 85-65.
Kentucky tied the game at 17 early on, but never lead on a night where the Tide shot nearly 47 percent from beyond the arc, knocking down 14 three-pointers.
On the other hand, Kentucky’s shooting woes reared their ugly head again, as the Wildcats knocked down 4-18 three pointers and had 7 assists to 19 turnovers.
Now Kentucky needs to regroup and do so quickly with a road matchup at Auburn on Saturday.
Auburn has struggled in conference play, starting 0-4 in the SEC but they just got their star freshman point guard Sharife Cooper eligible. Cooper finished with 26 points and 9 assists in a 94-90 loss to Alabama.
Cooper adds a dynamic element to the Tigers offense, so Kentucky will need to find some defensive answers if they want to get back into the win column on Saturday.
Tweet of the Day
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— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) January 13, 2021
Totally devastating.
Headlines
Five telling stats from the loss - KSR
Kentucky: 8/18 on layups.
Worst home loss under Calipari - CBS
Just a rough night.
What to know from Kentucky-Alabama - Herald Leader
Cats just didn’t make shots.
Transfer options for Kentucky Football - Cats Pause
Some options available at positions of need.
Kentucky WBB projected as 3-seed in new bracketology - ESPN
The Wildcats drop a seed line.
Tyler Herro and Tyrese Maxey considered top trade chips - Bleacher Report
Could the Heat or Sixers send a former Wildcat somewhere else?
The Knicks are finally building the right way - SI
Some praise for the Knicks with former Cats and Kenny Payne.