For the seventh time in program history, the Kentucky Wildcats knocked off the nation’s No. 1-ranked team in an 86-69 win over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night.
It came in front of a crowd of 24,467, the third largest at Rupp Arena. In addition, the 17-point win proved to be the greatest margin of victory over a top-ranked team since the Wildcats beat St. John’s 81-40 during the 1951-52 season.
Once again, PJ Washington made the case for SEC Player of the Year honors, as the sophomore was unstoppable in the post with a game-high 23 points.