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Kentucky Hoops Edges Auburn: Highlights and 3 Things To Know

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On a stormy Saturday on the Plains (tip off was delayed because of a tornado warning), the Kentucky Hoops team edged Auburn 64-60 to win their fourth game in a row. With the victory, Matthew Mitchell’s team improved to 14-6 on the year and 5-2 in Southeastern Conference play.

By defeating the Tigers, the Cats leapfrogged them for fourth place in the conference race behind co-leaders Mississippi State and South Carolina. The Texas A & M Aggies, who UK lost to earlier this month at home, are nestled by a nose in third.

Below are the important takeaways from this afternoon’s action:

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