UK’s eight game win streak over Arkansas ends in nail biter loss

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Kentucky saw another victory opportunity slip away again last night in falling to Arkansas 81-80. Arkansas had a 72-60 lead with just over six minutes left before the Wildcats came roaring back. Davion Mintz hit a three pointer to give Kentucky a 80-79 lead with 12 seconds left, but Arkansas then hit two free throws and stole ensuing inbounds pass to get the win. Brandon Boston, Jr. scored 17 points to lead Kentucky). Olivier Sarr had 13 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Mintz and Devin Askew added 11 points apiece and Keion Brooks Jr. had 10. Kentucky falls to 5-13 overall and 4-7 in the SEC and welcomes Auburn Saturday with pregame at 10:30 am on Lite Rock 98.7 and lite987whop.com.