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Kentucky survives Vanderbilt 65-57

Aaron Harrison - photo by Walter Cornett

Kentucky twin guards Aaron and Andrew Harrison combined for 11 points down the stretch that were key in helping the Wildcats hold off pesky Vanderbilt 65-57.

Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

Go here for boxscore. Kentucky drops to 21-11 overall and Vanderbilt improves to 16-16 on the season. Despite the loss, UK still leads the series 138-46. The Wildcats are 7-2 against the Commodores in neutral game sites, but have dropped each of the last two with both coming in the league tournament. The series is…

Willie Cauley-Stein named SEC Freshman of the Week

Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein, a 7-foot, 244-pound freshman forward from Olathe, Kan., was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 13.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and five blocks in wins over Vanderbilt and Missouri. Cauley-Stein began the week by pouring in a career-high 20 points to couple with a team-high seven rebounds and three blocks. He made 8-of-10…

Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Missouri

Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 19-8 overall, 10-4 in the Southeastern Conference. Missouri is 19-8 overall, 8-6 in the league Kentucky leads the series 5-0, including 3-0 in games played in Lexington. Kentucky is 2-0 in overtime games this season Kentucky completes its three-game homestand Wednesday as the Wildcats host Mississippi State at 8…

Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 18-8 overall, 9-4 in the Southeastern Conference. Vanderbilt is 10-15 overall, 4-9 in the league. Kentucky leads the series 138-45. UK leads 77-14 in games played in Lexington. Kentucky continues its three-game homestand Saturday as the Wildcats host Missouri and ESPN GameDay. The game is set for a 9…

Cauley-Stein’s career night leads Wildcats past Vanderbilt, 74-70

Willie Cauley-Stein scored 20 points, and his two crucial blocks and key rebound in the final 34 seconds helped Kentucky outlast Vanderbilt 74-70 Wednesday night for its first win without injured star center Nerlens Noel. Cauley-Stein, a 7-foot freshman manning the post for Kentucky (18-8, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) with Noel sidelined, blocked attempts by Kyle Fuller and…