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Kentucky Wildcats Fall Again: SEC Tournament Exit to Florida

3/14/2026

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The Kentucky Wildcats were eliminated from the SEC Tournament after losing to the Florida Gators 71-63.
This marked Kentucky's fourth consecutive early exit in Nashville, where they haven't advanced to the weekend since 2019.
Kentucky struggled with rebounding as Florida dominated the glass (50-29) and capitalized on free-throw opportunities, attempting 33 to Kentucky's 20.
Kentucky cut a 17-point deficit to five but could not overcome Florida's advantage.

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The Kentucky Wildcats were eliminated from the SEC Tournament after losing to the Florida Gators 71-63.
This marked Kentucky's fourth consecutive early exit in Nashville, where they haven't advanced to the weekend since 2019.
Kentucky struggled with rebounding as Florida dominated the glass (50-29) and capitalized on free-throw opportunities, attempting 33 to Kentucky's 20.
Kentucky cut a 17-point deficit to five but could not overcome Florida's advantage.