UKNOW University of Kentucky News

Kyle Wiltjer scored 17 points and Kentucky avoided back-to-back Southeastern Conference losses by beating Tennessee 75-65 on Tuesday night. Nerlens Noel and Ryan Harrow each added 12 points and Alex Poythress 10 while Julius Mays contributed consecutive 3-pointers 1:48 apart late in the game to help the Wildcats (11-5, 2-1). Jordan McRae's 23 points led Tennessee (8-7), which lost its fourth straight and is 0-3 in the SEC for the first time in 15 years. The game featured nine ties and 12 lead changes and Tennessee didn't blink despite trailing twice by eight in the second half. Trailing 47-39, the Vols went on a 15-6 run for a 54-53 lead with 7:19 remaining.

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