Tennessee Volunteers
Kentucky wildcats stage comeback to beat Tennessee 80-78
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The Kentucky Wildcats overcame a 17-point deficit to secure an 80-78 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville on January 17, 2026. Trailing 42-31 at halftime, Kentucky rallied in the second half, leading for just the final 34 seconds. Denzel Aberdeen led the Wildcats with 22 points in the thrilling road win.
No. 18 Alabama overcame the odds to beat Tennessee 71-69 at Thompson-Boling Arena, snapping a five-game losing streak. The Crimson Tide relied on strong performances from Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Labaron Philon despite rebounding challenges. Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 26 points, but Alabama's efficient shooting secured the victory.
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Tennessee Volunteers freshman Nate Ament, a 6-foot-10 lottery pick prospect averaging 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds this season, exited Saturday's game against Alabama early with a right leg injury, raising concerns for the team's postseason hopes. Coach Rick Barnes indicated possible involvement of both a knee issue and an aggravated prior ankle injury.