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Arkansas Defeats Kentucky 81-80 - Recap

Arkansas earned a 81-80 victory over Kentucky on Tuesday, getting 15 points from Jalen Tate at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Bettors who backed Arkansas were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.

Moses Moody had 14 points for Arkansas and Connor Vanover chipped in with 12 points. Jalen Tate had 3 assists for them, while Jaylin Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Kentucky got 17 points from Brandon Boston Jr. in a losing cause and another 13 points from Olivier Sarr. Devin Askew contributed 6 assists for them, while Olivier Sarr had 10 rebounds.

Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-33.

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