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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.
Tennessee basketball landed guard Dai Dai Ames from California as its first transfer portal addition for the 2026-27 season on April 11. The 20-year-old, 6-foot-2 guard averaged 16.9 points per game in a breakout junior year with the Golden Bears. Ames joins a Vols roster rebuilding after several departures.
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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.