Amari Williams had his eighth double-double of the season with 18 points and 12 rebounds, but No. 15 Kentucky lost at Texas 82-78 on Saturday night in Austin. Williams added three assists, a block and a steal.
Otega Oweh continued his streak of double-digit scoring efforts with 20 points. Oweh has scored in double figures in all 25 games this season. It’s the longest such streak since Malik Monk accomplished the feat during the 2016-17 season.
Ansley Almonor had 11 points for the Cats, who made just 6 of 24 from beyond the arc in the game. UK played without two starters, Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson, who missed the game due to injury.
Kentucky (17-8, 6-6 Southeastern Conference) plays Vanderbilt Wednesday night at Rupp Arena at 7:00