Coming off a demoralizing 19-point loss at Tennessee on Saturday, Kentucky looked like its old self in defeating Mississippi 80-76.
The Cats re-established the foundation of defense.
Individually, roommates Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro had a rebirth. At Tennessee, the two combined to make only four of 20 shots (one of 10 from three-point range). Here they combined to make 17 of 30 shots (three of six from three) and score 42 points.
Johnson also contributed on the defensive end. He led the way in containing Ole Miss guard Terence Davis, who scored 20 points inside the first 23 minutes, but only five thereafter.