KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Mia Pauldo scored 21 points to lead Tennessee to a 60-58 victory over Kentucky in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.

The Lady Volunteers, now 14-3, held off a late Wildcats rally. Kentucky, which fell to 17-4, trailed by 16 in the second quarter but closed to within a single possession in the final minute. Amelia Hassett led Kentucky with 16 points. Tennessee’s defense forced a low-scoring affair, with both teams struggling from the floor. Attendance was 12,551.