LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — Kentucky erased a 14-point halftime deficit to edge Tennessee 74-71 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Rupp Arena.

The Volunteers, led by Nate Ament’s 29 points, dominated the first half and led 47-33 at the break. The Wildcats surged in the second half behind Otega Oweh’s 21 points and 16 from Denzel Aberdeen. Kentucky took its first lead late in the game and sealed the win at the free-throw line.

Tennessee shot just 37.1% from the field and was outscored 41-24 after halftime. Kentucky improved to 17-7, while Tennessee fell to 16-6. A crowd of 20,123 attended.