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Tennessee Downs Kentucky 82-71 - Match Report
Keon Johnson scored 27 points for Tennessee on Saturday, leading them to a 82-71 victory over Kentucky at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
Tennessee was a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Jaden Springer had 23 points for Tennessee and Victor Bailey Jr. chipped in with 11 points. Santiago Vescovi had 5 assists for them, while Josiah-Jordan James was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Kentucky got 23 points from Keion Brooks Jr. in a losing cause and another 14 points from Devin Askew. Devin Askew contributed 4 assists for them, while Keion Brooks Jr. had 11 rebounds.
Tennessee trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Next game, Tennessee takes its act home to face Florida looking for another win. For Kentucky, they head home to face Arkansas.