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Recap - Kentucky Defeats Arkansas 70-66

Tyler Herro scored 29 points for Kentucky on Tuesday, leading them to a 70-66 victory over Arkansas at Rupp Arena.

Kentucky won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -15.5-point spread.

Kentucky got 13 points from Keldon Johnson and another 9 points from PJ Washington. Ashton Hagans contributed 4 assists, while Nick Richards cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.

Arkansas got 19 points from Isaiah Joe in a losing cause and another 15 points from Desi Sills. Gabe Osabouhien contributed 4 assists for them, while Daniel Gafford had 8 rebounds.

Kentucky was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-24.

Next game, Kentucky takes its act on the road to face Tennessee looking for another win. For Arkansas, they head home to face Mississippi.