Kentucky
Kentucky Falls to Georgia on Tuesday
Otega Oweh tied his career high with 28 points, but Kentucky lost to Georgia 86-78 on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena.
Kentucky (17-9, 8-5 Southeastern Conference) got 18 points from Collin Chandler and 14 from Denzel Aberdeen.
The Bulldogs scored 22 points off of 13 UK turnovers, while the Cats scored just nine points off of nine UGA miscues.
Georgia started the scoring with two free throws before Malachi Moreno dunked to tie the game. An Oweh three and a Aberdeen floater gave UK a 7-2 lead early. The Bulldogs would score to get within three, but Chandler hit a three-pointer to give Kentucky a 10-4 lead. Georgia answered with a three of its own to get back within three.
Brandon Garrison made two free throws to extend the lead to 12-7, but UGA hit a three to get within two. Oweh scored underneath to give the Cats a 14-10 lead, but the Bulldogs scored on a putback to cut the UK lead in half.
Oweh scored again extend the lead to four and a Jasper Johnson bucket made it 18-12. Georgia scored the next five before Andrija Jelavic scored on a dunk and Chandler hit a three to give the Cats a 23-17 lead. Two Moreno free throws stretched the lead to eight before the Bulldogs scored to cut the UK lead to 25-19.
An Oweh basket extended the UK lead to eight, but Georgia scored the next three to cut the deficit to 27-22. Oweh scored at the rim to extend the lead to seven, but the Bulldogs scored seven in a row to tie the game at 29-29.
Aberdeen scored in the lane to stop the run, but Georgia scored the next five to complete a 12-2 run that gave the Bulldogs a 34-31 lead. Jelavic scored at the rim to get UK within one, but UGA answered with a bucket of their own. Oweh made one free throw, but the Bulldogs hit a three just before the halftime buzzer and Georgia took a 39-34 lead into the break.
Georgia hit a three to start the second-half scoring, but Oweh answered with a three of his own to cut the deficit back to five. A Chandler three got the Cats within two, but the Bulldogs hit a three on their end and extended their lead to 45-40.
Oweh hit another three to get UK within two, but the Bulldogs scored to lead 47-43. Oweh then converted a three-point play to get the Cats within one but Georgia hit a three to lead 50-46. Oweh scored another bucket to cut the deficit to two but the Bulldogs hit two free throws to again lead by four.
Johnson hit a three to get UK within one, but Georgia responded with a three to lead 55-51. After the Bulldogs went one-of-two at the line, Mo Dioubate made one-of-two to cut the deficit to 56-52. A Chandler three got the Cats within one but the Bulldogs scored the next 10 points, taking a 66-55 lead in the process.
Oweh scored on the baseline to end the run, but Georgia responded with a three to lead by 12. A Chandler three cut the deficit to 69-60 and an Aberdeen free throw got UK within eight. After a Georgia basket, Aberdeen hit a three and Moreno scored in the lane to get the Cats within five, 71-66. Georgia scored but Chandler his sixth three of the night to cut the deficit to 73-69.
Georgia scored the next five to lead by nine, but Oweh scored on a three-point play to get the Cats within six, 78-72. The Bulldogs hit a three to lead by nine, but Aberdeen scored six in a row to get UK within three, 81-78. Georgia responded by scoring the next five to seal the win.
Kentucky returns to action on Saturday, visiting Auburn for an 8:30 p.m. tip. The game can be seen on ESPN.
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On Thursday, Kentucky’s home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, there are some very intriguing matchups. In conference play, Kentucky will face six teams who are among the top 25 in many preseason rankings.
In SEC play, Kentucky will play Tennessee, Vandy and Ole Miss all both home and away. The home matchups include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vandy. As for the road tilts, the Wildcats will face Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Vandy. Let’s take a look at some interesting developments from the schedule release.
John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena (again)
In Calipari’s first year with Arkansas, he got the best of Kentucky when he came into Rupp Arena and left with a 10-point victory, a game where you could really feel the tension all game long in the building from Kentucky fans, which translated onto the court with the players. Last season, it was Kentucky who shocked everyone when they stole one on the road against a top 20 Arkansas team after a rough up-and-down season up to that point. Now, the two will face off again as Kentucky will look to get the win in Rupp and make sure Calipari doesn’t get two in a row in the building. It’ll be another highly-anticipated showdown.
Kentucky hits the road at Texas
This is shaping up to be a major challenge for Kentucky next season and may even end up being one of the biggest games of the season. Texas is seen by many as a clear top 10 team, with some even having them within the top five and when you combine that with the fact that the game is on the road, the Wildcats will have their hands full. The Wildcats fell to the longhorns in the 2024-25 season, and it’ll be a much stiffer challenge this time.
Which game could be a trap?
We don’t have the game-by-game dates yet, so it’s hard to say with a lot of confidence, but opponent-wise, Georgia could really give Kentucky fits. In Pope’s first year, his team struggled handling the physicality of the Bulldogs and now, they’ve retained one of their best guards for another year and have added physicality through the portal. Mike White’s teams love to make opponents uncomfortable and they could do that once again down in Athens. Another sneaky team to watch is Oklahoma, who will have very good guard play. Kentucky will face both teams on the road.
Overall, it’s a pretty fair SEC schedule for a Kentucky team who has the capability of a return to being atop the conference once again. Mark Pope has such a system-fit squad and he can do some damage in the SEC.
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Fourth of July festivities to celebrate in Louisville
See the Fourth of July festivities planned in Louisville for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Fourth of July is almost here, and Kentuckians are getting ready to light up the sky.
Before you plan your fireworks celebrations, it’s important to know what is and isn’t allowed under Kentucky law. Here’s what to know about fireworks laws and safety tips in the Bluegrass State ahead of Independence Day.
Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky?
Yes. As long as you live in a place where local ordinances don’t prohibit it, according to the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.
Are fireworks legal in Louisville?
In Louisville or Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are not legal due to a local law. Some consumer products that don’t leave the ground, such as sparklers, are allowed.
If the cautionary label on the firework has the words “explosive,” “emits flaming pellets,” “flaming balls,” “firecracker,” “report” or “rocket,” it is automatically a no-go, according to the Louisville-Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.
But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal. Still, don’t let the size fool you − they can burn up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Learn more: Check out these 4th of July events taking place across Kentucky
How to use fireworks safely
The state fire marshal suggests following the following advice when using fireworks:
- Use fireworks outdoors.
- Obey local laws.
- Keep a bucket of water or a working water hose nearby.
- Use fireworks as intended and avoid altering them or combining them.
- Never relight “dud” fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the firework (the individual lighting it should wear safety glasses).
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated adult operator.”
- Do not use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.
- Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
- Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Former Courier Journal reporter Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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