LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — Mikayla Blakes scored a game-high 37 points as Vanderbilt survived a late rally to defeat Kentucky 84-83 in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Rupp Arena.

The Commodores, who trailed by six at halftime, used a 30-point fourth quarter to secure the road victory. Blakes keyed the comeback, hitting crucial free throws in the final minute. Teonni Key led Kentucky with 27 points.

Vanderbilt forced 20 Wildcats turnovers, converting them into 25 points, to overcome Kentucky’s 56.4% shooting from the floor. Attendance was 5,187. Vanderbilt improved to 22-2, while Kentucky fell to 18-6.