There’s an old saying that this is where the men get separated from the boys.
Nothing was more true than on Feb. 9, 1994, when No. 3 Arkansas invaded Rupp Arena as the last team to win in the facility, a span of 33 games.
Kentucky’s crowd was out for blood, and the Wildcats built an early lead and actually extended it to 39-24 late in the first half, poised to land a knockout blow.
But then Rodrick Rhodes was called for taunting, Scotty Thurman hit two free throws and Davor Rimac canned a quick trey and the lead was back down to 10.