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Kentucky fell behind to Mississippi State by 15 in the second half, then rallied back to take a five point lead before the Bulldogs won the 2nd round game in the SEC Tournament in Nashville 74-73. Dontaie Allen led the Wildcats in scoring with 23 points including six three pointers in a reserve role. Davion Mintz added 16 points, Olivier Sarr pitched in 14 points and Keion Brooks, Jr. added 10 as Kentucky concludes the season 9-16. Mississippi State moves on to play top seed Alabama tomorrow morning at 11.