Finding motivation to beat a team that embarrassed you on your home floor shouldn’t be difficult, and judging by the comments coming out of Kentucky’s camp, the Cats are more than ready for tomorrow night’s rematch with No. 9 Alabama. This morning, senior forward Olivier Sarr recalled some trash talk by the Crimson Tide during the 85-65 blowout in Rupp Arena on Jan. 12, which he and his teammates are eager to avenge.
“Good for them,” Sarr said of the Crimson Tide being in first place in the SEC. “It’s helping bring the best out of us. It’s a good challenge.