Kentucky
Where is Kentucky women’s basketball in updated AP Top 25, new USA TODAY Coaches Poll?
Kentucky women’s basketball went 1-1 last week and suffered its first SEC loss this season.
The Wildcats lost to host Texas A&M, 61-55, on Thursday. They shot under 40% for the second time this season. The Cats are now 0-2 when they score fewer than 60 points.
They bounced back with an 89-69 home victory over Arkansas on Sunday. They are 11-0 at home, their best home record to start the season since 2018-2019.
All five Kentucky starters scored in double digits against Arkansas, and the Wildcats held the Razorbacks to a 36.1% field-goal percentage. In 14 of 18 games, the Wildcats have held their opponents to under 40% shooting.
The Wildcats (17-2, 6-1 SEC) dropped one spot to No. 12 in the AP Top 25.
UK will host Alabama at 7 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Coliseum.
This story will be updated with the USA TODAY Coaches Poll on Tuesday.
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