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Kentucky Aims for SEC Six-Pack at Vanderbilt
26 Jan
Summary
- Kentucky seeks sixth consecutive league win.
- Both teams face key player injuries and absences.
- Vanderbilt seeks to halt recent defensive struggles.

Kentucky, winners of five consecutive Southeastern Conference games, travels to face No. 15 Vanderbilt on Tuesday night in Nashville. The Wildcats, with a 14-6 record overall and 5-2 in conference play, are overcoming injuries, including the season-ending absence of point guard Jaland Lowe and forward Kam Williams. Their recent 72-63 victory over Ole Miss highlighted their team's toughness and unselfishness, with coach Mark Pope praising players for making crucial winning plays.
Vanderbilt, holding a 17-3 record and 4-3 in the SEC, recently ended a three-game losing streak with an 88-56 win at Mississippi State. The Commodores, who had been criticized for their defense during their skid, held Mississippi State's leading scorer to just seven points. However, they continue to manage player availability, with Frankie Collins potentially returning from a nine-game absence due to a meniscus injury.




