I feel a bit better about today's game against the Tide.  If I thought we were heading for a loss, I would be dreading this like my grandmother is dreading the bird flu, but I actually think this will be ok.  I will have postgame information up here and hope to have some quotes from the players.  Cats by 9.

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NBA All-Star Weekend is basically a Kentucky player reunion. Six former 'Cats will play in the newly formatted games on Sunday, but a good chunk of

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College football recruiting marches on in February ahead of an important visit time in March and April. Kentucky is working swiftly to build its 2027

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Florida head coach Todd Golden knows how to throw in some subtle (or not-so-subtle) jabs. He seized the opportunity to dance on Kentucky's grave

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden gestures with a Gator Chomp against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Florida HC Todd Golden throws subtle jab at Kentucky's '$22 million roster' following win

Last season, Kentucky lost 66-57 at Ole Miss, and in general, the series history hasn't been too kind to the Cats. Ole Miss has won seven of the last

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On Jan. 3, Kentucky went to Alabama and dropped a game to the Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Since that loss, the Wildcats have been rolling on

Florida guard Isaiah Brown (20), left, and Florida center Micah Handlogten (3) fight Kentucky forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) for the rebound during the first half of a NCAA mens basketball game at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, February 14, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

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Kentucky put itself in a position to claim the SEC lead with a win in Gainesville, but would have to do so as a double-digit underdog, the Wildcats'

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It had been a while since we've seen Otega Oweh score under 20 points -- over three full weeks, to be exact.   Kentucky's star player came into

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) defends Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Kentucky's comeback vs. Florida fell short today, but it's not for lack of trying on Collin Chandler's part. Down 13 with five minutes to go, Captain

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Collin Chandler tried to save Kentucky again at Florida

The broom in the visitor's dugout at UNCG Baseball Stadium got a workout this weekend. Kentucky went to work and never stopped.  This party finally

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Balanced lineup allows Kentucky to secure opening weekend sweep

We knew Florida's frontcourt would be a problem in Saturday's game. We talked and wrote all about the Gators' front line in the lead-up, noting that

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) gestures after making a three point basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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From the pregame warmups until the final buzzer, Denzel Aberdeen was met with boos and jeers from Florida fans whenever possible. He ignored the hate

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) drives to the basket past Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Denzel Aberdeen shook off the boos and scored 19 points against his former school

Kentucky was right there, storming back from down 15 to cut it to two and competed all the way through the final horn, but it just wasn't enough to

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We've seen Kentucky claw back from double-digit deficits five times this season, four in SEC play. Today, the Cats tried to do it again, but simply

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Missed layups, turnovers, and foul trouble doomed Kentucky vs. Florida

Florida has the best frontcourt in college basketball, led on the glass by the SEC's leading rebounder, Reuben Chinyelu. Chinyelu consistently posts

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) shoots the ball over Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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With a 16-foot jumper in the first half against Florida, Otega Oweh became a card-carrying member of Kentucky Basketball's 1,000 Point Club. Oweh is

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) shoots the ball over Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Otega Oweh joined Kentucky's 1,000 Point Club in loss at Florida

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Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Winners of eight of nine games, Kentucky is on the road looking for another victory in the SEC. However, today's challenge may be the toughest,

March 7, 2009; Gainesville FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ramon Harris (5) during the game against the Florida Gators at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Florida beat Kentucky 60-53. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

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If you feel even remotely confident in Kentucky's chances down in Gainesville, now is the time to put your money where your mouth is. The Wildcats

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Florida HC Todd Golden throws subtle jab at Kentucky's '$22 million roster' following win

PREVIEW: Kentucky squares off against Ole Miss in top 20 matchup

KSR Today: Kentucky comes up short against Florida

KSR's top takeaways from Kentucky's unsuccessful comeback attempt at Florida

Slowing down Otega Oweh was among Florida's top scouting priorities

Collin Chandler tried to save Kentucky again at Florida

Balanced lineup allows Kentucky to secure opening weekend sweep

Florida's other guys beat Kentucky in Gainesville

Florida 92, UK 83

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Otega Oweh

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