Riding high after three straight wins and what appeared to be a breakthrough double-digit victory at rival Tennessee last week, Kentucky came crashing down to earth Saturday with a disappointing 71-67 loss to Florida.
All the issues that had plagued the Wildcats in a historically difficult season – closing out games in the last four minutes, finding an offensive rhythm, not turning the ball over – all came roaring back just as Kentucky tried to build momentum for a late-season push to the postseason.
With only two games left in the regular season and likely a maximum of four in the Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Wildcats (8-14, 7-8 SEC) can do no better than a .500 record in the regular season.
