NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Malik Monk struggled Friday in Kentucky's SEC Tournament opener, but the No. 8 Wildcats still rolled to a 71-60 victory over Georgia at Bridgestone Arena.
Monk, a freshman who grew up in Lepanto and played at Bentonville High School, came into the game averaging an SEC-leading 21.2 points, but he scored a season-low two points against the Bulldogs. He shot 1 of 7 from the field.
After the game, Monk was asked when was the last time he had scored just two points.
"Never, man," he said. "I don't think I ever did that.