Mississippi State preparing for Kentucky's must-win approach

Jack Pilgrim

Photo by Dr. Michael Huang | Kentucky Sports RadioIt’s not hyperbole to say this is a must-win game for Kentucky vs. Mississippi State down in Starkville. Suffering back-to-back losses vs. Arkansas and at Georgia, the Wildcats now sit at 16-9 on the year and No. 46 overall in the NET. With a resume that includes just one Quad 1 victory (in eight attempts) and a Quad 4 loss, UK is now firmly outside the NCAA Tournament field among at-large teams.

But, four Quad 1 opportunities remain out of six total games. As improbable as it feels considering how the Wildcats performed last week, it’s still possible to salvage the season and earn a bid. And it starts with a win against the…