Kentucky's SEC Tourney Hopes Dim After Loss

0:00On March 8, Kentucky's hopes for a strong seed in next week's SEC tournament took a hit after losing to Florida, 84-77 on, senior day in Lexington. The Wildcats never led and dropped to the ninth seed, meaning they'll face LSU in the first round on Wednesday in Nashville. Earlier results had opened the door for a double buy, or at least a single buy, but that all vanished with the home loss. Now, Kentucky faces a tough path needing three straight wins just to reach the weekend. Fans are frustrated, as this pushes the team further from a deep run in an event where Kentucky once dominated with 32 titles the last one, eight years ago. Recent tournament play has been rough, with six losses in their last eight SEC games. One small positive is that a first round matchup can be winnable, and it's a chance for any victory after a disappointing regular season finish. Historically, Kentucky's only other ones they opener came in 1979, leading to a strong run and an MVP nod for Kyle Macy.

1:01Still, its March man is time, and with fan support traveling strong, the Wildcats could spark something unexpected against LSU.