A loss at Tennessee would not have hurt Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament resume. The Vols are No. 4 in the NET Rankings and were a 10.5-point favorite at tipoff; the Cats, who were without two starters for 95% of the game,

With a 17-3 record, Tennessee ranks No. 8 nationally behind Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Alabama, Florida, Houston, and Michigan State. Kentucky is on their trail at No. 12 with only Marquette, Purdue, and Kansas in between. When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET