Following a humbling defeat against Georgia, the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats roared back to life with a 95-90 victory over No. 14 Mississippi State. Fueled by a barrage of three-pointers (16-of-32) and a decisive advantage on the boards, the Cats showcased a balanced offensive attack in their triumph at Humphrey Coliseum.
Six Kentucky players reached double figures, led by Jaxson Robinson’s explosive 27-point performance. The BYU transfer was a force, connecting on 9-of-12 shots from the field, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. Otega Oweh provided consistent support with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Andrew Carr chipped in 13 points and 6 boards. Amari Williams anchored the interior with a double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds) and added 6 assists. Lamont Butler orchestrated the offense with 10 points and 8 assists.
This convincing win sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown against nationally-ranked Texas A&M. The Wildcats will host the Aggies at Rupp Arena on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET.