We’ve grown accustomed to comebacks this season. Tonight’s actually made a little history. Kentucky was down by 14 to Tennessee at halftime, making the 74-71 win over the Vols the largest comeback in Rupp Arena history, at least in terms of halftime deficits. What a way to make the 1996 team proud as they watched from behind the bench, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their national championship season.
The fact that this was the second comeback from double-digits down vs. the Vols makes it even sweeter. Kentucky trailed Tennessee by 17 in Knoxville last month, 11 at halftime.