The Kentucky Wildcats are on the road tonight in what will surely be a tough environment in Knoxville at Thompson-Bolin Arena.
In recent years, Kentucky has had some struggles in Knoxville, but the Cats played one of their best games of the season in the matchup between the two teams earlier this season at Rupp Arena, a game Kentucky won 107-79.
But since that game, Tennessee has been on a roll. The Vols have won 7 of their last 8, with the lone loss being a one-point loss to Texas in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. This recent stretch has moved Tennessee up to 3rd in the SEC standings, just a game behind Kentucky.
Going on the road to Knoxville won’t be easy, particularly if the Cats are without TyTy Washington, but a win against the 16th-ranked Vols would also be a significant tournament resume booster while also keeping Kentucky within striking distance of Auburn for the SEC Regular Season championship.
It’s going to be a late one tonight with a 9 p.m. ET tipoff, so rest up and get ready to cheer on the Cats!
Tweet of the Day
This is the best Kentucky team I’ve watched in years. They defend, unselfish, shoot and fundamentally sound at both ends. One of my five that could cut down the nets!! Gonzaga also - the other 3 I want to see more - one is located on the East Coast and it’s not Iona ♂️
— Rick Pitino (@RealPitino) February 15, 2022
Well, interesting take from Rick.
Headlines
Lance Ware apparently went to boxing classes - Herald Leader
I want him on my team.
Can Cats win without TyTy? - Courier Journal
An uphill battle without your best scorer.
Scouting the Vols - Cats Pause
Hopefully the Cats can put up points on the Tennessee defense.
How does UK’s tournament resume compare to other top seeds? - KSR
Pretty comparable.
Kyler Murray says he’s not here for nonsense - ESPN
But it seems like nonsense is all around this situation.
Will Burrow and the Bengals be back? - Yahoo
Hard to imagine they won’t be.
The Dolphins owner could lose the team if allegations are true - CBS
The tanking allegations could cost him the franchise.