Kentucky Sports Radio · Feb 8
Kentucky is going to need another second-half comeback vs. Tennessee
Kentucky came back from 17 points down in Knoxville, 11 at halftime, to beat Tennessee last month. The Cats will need another second-half comeback to complete the sweep tonight. After 20 minutes of play, Tennessee leads Kentucky by 14, 47-33. The story of the game so far? Nate Ament and Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who have combined for 33 points, just as many as Kentucky’s entire team.
Kentucky got off to a hot start, making its first four shots to take an 8-5 lead. Tennessee punched right back, taking the lead at the 14:41 mark with a Gillespie three-pointer. That would be one of eight threes by Gillespie and Ament. Thanks to sharp-shooting by the two, the Vols built a 10-point lead with 7:06 to go.