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Kentucky Wildcats Fall to Florida, Face Tournament Exit

3/14/2026

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The Kentucky Wildcats were eliminated from the SEC Tournament after losing to the Florida Gators 71-63 in the quarterfinals.
As the No. 9 seed, Kentucky shot 35.6% and lost the rebounding battle 50-29.
Florida controlled the game early, leading by as many as 17 points.
This defeat marks Kentucky's fourth consecutive early exit and leaves them as a projected 6-7 NCAA seed.

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The Kentucky Wildcats were eliminated from the SEC Tournament after losing to the Florida Gators 71-63 in the quarterfinals.
As the No. 9 seed, Kentucky shot 35.6% and lost the rebounding battle 50-29.
Florida controlled the game early, leading by as many as 17 points.
This defeat marks Kentucky's fourth consecutive early exit and leaves them as a projected 6-7 NCAA seed.