Despite reaching their highest ranking of the season this week and solidifying themselves as the clear no. 2 in the SEC, this week marked one of the Vols toughest tests in conference play.
No. 15 Tennessee (18-5) ventured into Rupp Arena on Tuesday night-a place they haven’t won since 2006-, and extended their win streak to 6 and with a 61-59 win over No. 24 Kentucky (17-7).
First Half
Starting off, there was nothing that indicated this was a primetime match-up between two top 25 rival programs who are only separated an interstate and a couple of hours.