The Kentucky Wildcats defeated No. 15 Arkansas 85-77, marking their fifteenth win of the season.
The game featured a total of seven technical fouls being assessed, highlighting a highly contested matchup.
Game Summary
Kentucky maintained a lead for most of the game. A total of four technical fouls were issued to the Wildcats, and three to the Razorbacks.
Five of these technical fouls occurred during the second half, with a notable sequence of three being issued within a 38-second period while Kentucky held a narrow lead. During this intense period, Brandon Garrison, Mo Dioubate, and Coach Pope all received technical fouls.
One technical foul was issued to Mo Dioubate after he blocked a shot out of bounds. Sports reporter Rob Dauster offered a comment on the call.
Game Statistics
Kentucky shot 19-for-30 (63%) from the free-throw line over the course of the game. Among the team's contributors, Trent Noah made 6 of 8 free throws.
In the final moments of the game, with 14 seconds remaining, Arkansas player Trevon Brazile committed his fifth foul by intentionally fouling Noah and grabbing his jersey.
Upcoming Game
The Wildcats are scheduled to play the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena on Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2.