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Tennessee Falls 77-64 to Kentucky - Recap

Kentucky earned a 77-64 victory over Tennessee on Saturday, getting 18 points from Immanuel Quickley at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Kentucky was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Kentucky got 15 points from Nick Richards and another 15 points from Tyrese Maxey. Tyrese Maxey contributed 4 assists, while Keion Brooks Jr. cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Tennessee got 18 points from Santiago Vescovi in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jordan Bowden. Yves Pons contributed 3 assists for them, while Jordan Bowden had 9 rebounds.

Kentucky led at halftime, 37-31.

The rebound battle favored Kentucky as they grabbed 30 boards, while Tennessee only had 25

Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Vanderbilt. Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arkansas.