If this game was only decided by the second half score, Kentucky would have won, 40-39. Unfortunately, that’s not how this works. Alabama led 50-34 at halftime, which gave the Crimson Tide plenty of cushion when the Cats tried to make a comeback. If you’ve followed this team at all this season, you know that’s a familiar script.
Kentucky’s 89-74 loss to Alabama was its fifth to a ranked opponent this season. The Cats are 1-5 in such games, and have been outscored 256-183 in the first half. Kentucky has trailed by 20+ points in four of the six games.