Kentucky hosts Missouri tonight at Rupp Arena (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2). As we’ve talked about a lot this week, it’s a must-win game for a variety of reasons. The Cats need to get back on track after the embarrassing loss at Alabama. Tonight’s game is one of the three easiest remaining on the schedule.
There’s also the historical aspect. Missouri has never won a game in Rupp Arena, going 0-9 in said contests. Kentucky’s record in Rupp may not be as dominant as it once was — the Cats have already lost to North Carolina at home this season — but Kentucky is still undefeated at home against three SEC teams: Missouri (9-0), Oklahoma (1-0), and Texas (1-0).