Davion Mintz hit a corner three-pointer with 47 seconds to play, lifting Kentucky to a 77-74 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena.
Dontaie Allen Tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week
Kentucky redshirt freshman guard Dontaie Allen became the first Kentucky men’s basketball player to earn Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors this season
Dontaie Allen puts on a performance for the ages plus boxscore and other game notes
Dontaie Allen, after logging just a minute over the previous three games, came off the bench to lead the Kentucky comeback with a career-high 23 points.
Kentucky Outlasts Mississippi State in Double OT in Starkville
Dontaie Allen scored a career-high 23 points and Olivier Sarr had 14 points and 12 rebounds as Kentucky held off Mississippi State 78-73
Kentucky has lost six in a row for the first time since 1989 plus boxscore and other game notes
Kentucky has lost six in a row for the first time since Feb. 5-22, 1989. It’s tied for the second-longest losing streak in school history. The 1923 team dropped nine in a row.
Kentucky Falls at Louisville
Carlik Jones made two free throws with 5.1 seconds as Louisville held off rival Kentucky 62-59 on Saturday
Jamal Murray named Breakout Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated
Jamal Murray received more recognition Saturday night with the Breakout of the Year honor at the Sports Illustrated Awards.
Kentucky had eight assists and 16 turnovers plus boxscore and other game notes
Kentucky had eight assists and 16 turnovers, the fourth time that the Cats have had more miscues than assists.
Kentucky Comes Up Short, Falls to North Carolina
Kentucky’s Davion Mintz scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the 75-63 loss to North Carolina.
Kentucky outscored Notre Dame 37-16 in the 2nd half plus boxscore and other game notes
Kentucky outscored Notre Dame in the second half 37-16 in falling just short in the comeback.