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Tennessee vs Kentucky Final: 81-73 - Recap

Kentucky was scorched by John Fulkerson for 27 points as Tennessee defeated them 81-73 in NCAA action on Tuesday.

Tennessee was a +8.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Josiah-Jordan James had 16 points for Tennessee and Yves Pons chipped in with 15 points. Jordan Bowden had 5 assists for them, while Josiah-Jordan James was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Kentucky got a 21-point performance from Tyrese Maxey, who was supported by 15 points from Immanuel Quickley. Ashton Hagans had 4 assists in a losing cause for Kentucky, while Nick Richards grabbed 9 rebounds.

Tennessee trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Tennessee as they grabbed 28 boards, while Kentucky only had 24

Tennessee heads into a battle against Auburn. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.