Kentucky 78, at Missouri 72

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — In a Southeastern Conference tournament clash defined by a dominant individual performance and a collective defensive stand, the Kentucky Wildcats weathered a furious second-half rally from Missouri to secure a 78-72 victory Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. The game unfolded as a tale of two contrasting halves, with Kentucky building a commanding lead before surviving a spectacular 32-point effort from Missouri’s Mark Mitchell. Kentucky established control from the opening tip, leveraging its defensive length and activity to disrupt the Missouri offense. The Wildcats blocked five shots and forced eight turnovers in the first half alone, converting those… Read more...