As has become tradition, the Alabama Crimson Tide’s (18-15, 9-11 SEC) run in the conference tournament was once again brought to an end by the historical heavyweight of the league, the Kentucky Wildcats (27-5, 16-3 SEC), in an uninspiring and predictable 73-55 loss. The outcome never in doubt, John Calipari’s squad ran circles around the aloof Tide, as the ‘Cats exacted revenge for their stunning upset loss in Tuscaloosa earlier this season.
To credit Avery Johnson’s guys, the team came out with a lot more intensity and focus than they had against Ole Miss the round before.