Kentucky men's basketball ended a two-game losing streak Wednesday, as it went to Starkville, Mississippi, and walked away with a 71-68 victory over Mississippi State. The win was crucial: It put UK (17-9, 8-5 SEC) back into the NCAA Tournament in the latest projections.
A victory over No. 10 Tennessee (20-6, 9-4) would further enhance the Wildcats' tournament résumé. The Volunteers come to town fresh off an upset of top-ranked Alabama Wednesday night in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Kentucky hopes to be closer to full strength come Saturday afternoon.