The last time these two met, it was an ugly, knock down, drag ’em out. Kentucky couldn’t buy a bucket and The Streak almost snapped. After two consecutive UK wins, that game feels like it happened three months ago instead of three weeks ago.
As Kentucky turns around their tumultuous season, Missouri is trending in the opposite direction. After winning five straight, the Tigers have dropped their last two, including an embarrassing home overtime loss to Ole Miss. They’re still in play for an NCAA Tournament bid in Cuonzo Martin’s first season, but the Tigers could certainly use some late-season momentum with a win over UK.