Kentucky got off to a very good start in this game, jumping out to an early lead and stunning the Tennessee crowd. However, the momentum didn't last long for the Wildcats as Tennessee quickly climbed back into the game and took a 33-30 lead at the half.

With a 17-3 record, Tennessee ranks No. 8 nationally behind Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Alabama, Florida, Houston, and Michigan State. Kentucky is on their trail at No. 12 with only Marquette, Purdue, and Kansas in between. When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET

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Zakai Zeigler ran off the court after suffering an apparent knee injury late in the first half of Tennessee basketball 's game against Kentucky on Tuesday. The Vols guard was fouled driving to the rim and went down hard. He headed down the tunnel after running past the UT bench with 2:17 to play before halftime.

Kentucky senior Lamont Butler, a guard who transferred from San Diego State last spring, has started 17 games for the Wildcats this season but is now dealing with a shoulder injury and is out for Tuesday night's game against the Tennessee Volunteers.

Kentucky basketball fifth-year senior guard Lamont Butler won't play Tuesday night versus Tennessee in an SEC showdown in Knoxville.

The Kentucky Wildcats are making the trip to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers with a two-game losing streak fresh on their minds. The problem for Mark Pope's team is they will be playing this game without star point guard Lamont Butler.