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Reactions: Dontaie Allen's breakout effort lifts Kentucky Wildcats past Mississippi State

Kentucky Wildcats guard Dontaie Allen, a former Kentucky Mr. Basketball at Pendleton County High School who redshirted last season and had made just two field goals this season entering Saturday's SEC showdown with Mississippi State, poured in a game-high 23 points off the bench on 8-13 from the field - including 7-11 from 3-point range - in UK's 78-73 win in double overtime.

Mississippi State forward Jalen Johnson (0) makes a layup past Kentucky guard Dontaie Allen (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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UK improved to 2-6 with the win, though head coach John Calipari was ejected during the second half for arguing with officials.

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