Kentucky desperately needed a win in Starkville on Wednesday night to get on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble five games remaining. The Wildcats accomplished the mission at Humphrey Coliseum.
Behind a strong offensive performance that saw UK post 1.20 points per possession against a top-five Mississippi State defense, the Wildcats did just enough to leave Starkville with a 71-68 win. There is some good buzz around Kentucky basketball heading into Saturday’s home showdown with top-10 Tennessee.
Thanks to ESPN’s live shot of Joe Lunardi in the bracket bunker last night during the game broadcast, we know exactly where the Wildcats stand for the NCAA Tournament.