Wildcats Scrape By, Face Missouri in Revenge Match

0:00On March 12, Kentucky's Wildcats scraped by with a win in the SEC tournament, advancing despite a shaky finish against the league's weakest team. They built a 12-point lead in the second half, but let it slip, making the game much tighter than expected. Branding Garrison led the charge with 17 points, including two big three-pointers in his best outing yet for Kentucky. Cam Williams made a strong return from a broken foot, playing 17 minutes and hitting his first three in seven weeks. Otega Owe and Denzel Averdeen combined for 39 points, providing the bulk of the scoring punch. Fans breathed the sigh of relief, though the close call highlighted some ongoing defensive issues. Looking ahead, the Wildcats face Missouri next in a revenge match-up after dropping a 73-68 decision at home earlier this season. They held an eight-point edge late but collapsed down the stretch. With the tournament heating up, Kentucky needs sharper execution to go deeper, especially against familiar foes aiming to upset them again.