Overview
- The Wildcats trailed 47-33 at halftime and outscored the Volunteers 41-24 after the break.
- Collin Chandler hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 32 seconds left; Denzel Aberdeen added two free throws with 3.7 seconds remaining.
- Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 21 points, while Aberdeen scored 16 and Malachi Moreno had 10.
- Tennessee freshman Nate Ament posted a career-high 29 points, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 15.
- Kentucky improved to 17-7 (8-3 SEC) and marked the 30th anniversary of its 1995-96 champions by wearing throwback denim uniforms at Rupp Arena.