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Short-handed Kentucky earns huge road win at Arkansas, locks up 3-seed in SEC Tournament

The Kentucky Wildcats just pulled off an incredible 88-79 upset at Arkansas to lock up the 3-seed in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

The Wildcats (21-10, 12-6 SEC) played without a true point guard with both Sahvir Wheeler and Cason Wallace out due to injuries.

CJ Fredrick started at the point and contributed 2 points and 4 assists. Adou Thierro added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in relief of Fredrick. Jacob Toppin even spent some time handling the ball and he finished with 21 points, 4 boards and 3 assists.

The offensive story for the Cats today, however, was Antonio Reeves.