No. 4 Alabama Ends No. 8 Kentucky's 15-Game Home Streak with 102-97 Win at Rupp Arena

Jan 18, 2025, 07:28 PM

In a thrilling college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, No. 4 Alabama defeated No. 8 Kentucky with a final score of 102-97. The victory improved Alabama's record to 15-3 overall and 4-1 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), while Kentucky fell to 14-4 overall and 3-2 in the SEC. Alabama's win snapped Kentucky's 15-game home winning streak. Key performers for Alabama included Mark Sears, who contributed 24 points and 9 assists, and Grant Nelson, who added 25 points and 11 rebounds, with 19 of those points coming in the first half. The game was marked by high-scoring offense from both teams, with Alabama's success at the free-throw line in the final minutes proving crucial to the outcome. Alabama coach Nate Oats secured his 24th win against AP Top 25 teams, moving him closer to tying the all-time record held by Wimp Sanderson.