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Kentucky fan caught on video yelling racial slur at Tennessee fan may face consequences

UK blows 17-point second half lead to fall to Tennessee in Cats' final home game and Senior Night. Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON - A Kentucky fan who was videoed yelling a racial slur at a Tennessee fan in the waning minutes of the Wildcats' Tuesday loss to the Volunteers will face consequences from the university.

"An incident like the one that took place last night at Rupp Arena has no place at the University of Kentucky," UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart tweeted Wednesday night. "There will be consequences for this unacceptable behavior and they will be announced once communicated to the offending party.