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Mark Pope’s first season at Kentucky comes to an end in Sweet 16

Zakai Zeigler led the Volunteers (30-7) with 18 points and 10 assists. Chaz Lanier added 17 and Jordan Gainey chipped in 16.

Lamont Butler finished up his Kentucky career with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Amari Williams scored 14 points. Otega Oweh added 13.

Mark Pope consoling Lamont Butler postgame. pic.twitter.com/NPFqmJ2Y5V

— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) March 29, 2025

The Wildcats (24-12) couldn’t get anything going against a physical Tennessee defense. The Volunteers controlled the boards 34-24, including 14 offensive rebounds.

Kentucky only managed to shoot 6-for-15 from the three-point line.