Kentucky got its “roadkill” again, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide by a final score of 66-55 in Tuscaloosa. It was a win that pushed UK’s record to 19-4 on the year and 8-2 in conference play, holding firm at No. 2 in the SEC.
How did the victory come together? And what does it mean for the Wildcats as they look ahead to their matchup at South Carolina on Tuesday?
An unexpected rock fight
In a matchup of two of the nation’s top-15 scoring offenses, the college basketball world expected a high-scoring track meet between the Wildcats and Crimson Tide.