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Game recap: Foul trouble and bad defense doom Kentucky basketball vs Vols

The Kentucky basketball team led by 8 at the half, but foul trouble, an injury to PJ Washington and poor defense in the second half doomed the Wildcats. Kentucky lost to Tennessee 76-65. Quade Green led the Cats in scoring with 14 points. The Cats fall to 12-3 on the season.

First Half

The Kentucky basketball team got off to a 1-for-5 start from the field, before PJ Washington knocked down a turnaround hook shot. He was fouled on the shot and converted the free throw to tie the game 5-5. Hamidou Diallo picked up two fouls within the first two minutes of the game, but did return before halftime.