Kentucky mens basketball (11-6) defied all odds on Saturday when it defeated No. 5 Tennessee 63-56 inside Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.
The win was pivotal to the Wildcats’ season, marking both the first true road victory and the first victory over a ranked opponent all season.
“We needed that as a team,” Kentucky sharpshooter Antonio Reeves said. “That’s what we’ve been working for, just trying to get that (win) and get all the other stuff out of our system. It’s been rough for us, (but) we just stayed locked in as a team.”
Kentucky entered the game 10-6 after a disappointing loss to South Carolina that saw the Cats lose a 28-game home winning streak.