NASHVILLE — Kentucky basketball faced Missouri only once during the regular season.
The Tigers got the better of the battle, as they rallied for a 73-68 victory at Rupp Arena on Jan. 7 after the Wildcats had taken an eight-point lead with 4:37 remaining.
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UK and coach Mark Pope now have a chance for revenge: Their 87-82 victory over LSU on Wednesday punched Kentucky‘s ticket into the second round of the SEC Tournament, where Mizzou awaits.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky-Missouri SEC Tournament game, UK basketball keys to victory
