Texas basketball played Kentucky on Jan. 21, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The Wildcats held on for a key 85-80 win in the SEC.

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Chris Beard and Co. drop an SEC showdown in Lexington, Wildcats get the best of the Rebels on the road.

The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team beat the Ole Miss Rebels 72-63 during a game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

The Kentucky Wildcats have some momentum, which seems like a crazy thing to say after where this team was to begin conference play. The Cats have been playing well, and actually are tied for second in the league following a wild day of SEC basketball yesterday.

Chris Beard and Co. hit the road to Lexington, critical SEC clash against the Wildcats on Saturday morning.

Ole Miss guard Travis Perry was held scoreless through Kentucky’s defense and the crowd.

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Kentucky beat Texas, but at a cost as Kam Williams broke his foot, with Mark Pope confirming the Wildcats will be without him for a while.