UK and U of L women’s hoops both win Friday games

SEC Women’s Tournament: 16th ranked Kentucky downed Tennessee 86-65. SEC Player of the Year Rhyne Howard led the Wildcats with 24 points. UK improved to 22-7 and faces Mississippi State in semifinal action today. Tennessee is 21-10.

ACC Women’s Tournament: Fourth ranked Louisville routed Syracuse 71-46 Friday. The Cardinals improved to 28-3 and meet Florida State in semifinal action today.