K.J. Riley scored 18 points and Sam Cuncliffe added 17 off the bench as Evansville stunned No. 1 Kentucky 67-64 on Tuesday at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
Per the SEC Network broadcast, Tuesday marked the first time an unranked opponent beat the Wildcats on their home floor in 52 attempts.
Vegas Insider noted Evansville was a 25-point underdog at most sportsbooks entering the matchup. South Point Casino (h/t B/R Betting) listed the Purple Aces as a 40-1 moneyline underdog.
The Wildcats shot just 37.0 percent from the field and hit only four of 17 three-pointers.