Game Leaders:

Alabama

Points- T. Mitchell (16)

Rebounds- J. Green (9)

Assists- T. Releford (4)

Kentucky

Points- D. Lamb (15)

Rebounds- J. Harrellson (10)

Assists- B. Knight (7)

4– The number of Kentucky starters that scored in double figures against the Tide.

16– How many points Kentucky led by at halftime.

7– The amount of turnovers that Kentucky committed the entire game.

5– The number of points Alabama got from its bench, compared to 14 for Kentucky.

0– The number of times Alabama led in this game.

1– The number of days Alabama will have to wait to see if they will receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The Difference:

At the end of the first half, Alabama trailed Kentucky by 16 points, 37-21. The Tide fought hard in the second half, but that deficit could not be overcome.

Key Moment:

In the second half, Alabama cut the lead to 13, but a 12-2 run fueled by 10 straight points from Kentucky guard Brandon Knight extended the Wildcat lead back to 23.

Player of the Game:

Kentucky’s Josh Harrellson had his sixth double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds. He also had shot 100 percent from the free-throw line and 67 percent from the field.

Quote of the Game:

“I’m more focused on our team and I think we have had a very good year. Considering where we started and where we finished up, really proud of our guys. This was about being in the SEC Tournament and enjoying the moment of having an opportunity to try to compete for a championship. That was our focus, and like I said, for me, whatever happens will happen.”

– Head coach Anthony Grant on if his team should make the NCAA Tournament