The Kentucky Wildcats fell to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night by a score of 96-83. Despite a strong start, Kentucky was unable to sustain its momentum, allowing Alabama to take control in the latter stages of the game.

Kentucky basketball hit the road on Saturday for a top 20 showdown in Tuscaloosa against #4 Alabama. The Wildcats lost the first matchup in Rupp Arena due to a

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s 96-83 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum: You can survive shorthanded for awhile. You can rally around each other, have players step up, and win a game or two without your starting guards. You might even win more than you lose. Over the long haul, it’s not sustainable.

Five things you need to know from No. 17 Kentucky’s 96-83 loss to No. 4 Alabama: 1. The one elite team Kentucky has not been able to beat. The loss in Tuscaloosa drops UK to 5-2 vs. teams that began Saturday in the top 10 in the NCAA NET rankings. The Wildcats are now 6-2 vs. teams in the NET top 20.