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Saturday's game in Lexington between Arkansas and No. 6 Kentucky is already huge considering the fierce rivalry dates back to the early 1990s and has provided some of the most epic battles in Southeastern Conference history. Freshman Malik Monk, Kentucky's leading scorer, is a native of Lepanto and spurned the home state Razorbacks. "Arkansas always tries to get the in-state kids, every big-time in-state kid," Monk said. Continue to Article

January 06, 2017 5:27:pm EST

Kentucky has shown it has no problem scoring with five 100-point games and the Wildcats' offense ranked No. 2 nationally. Coach John Calipari has been focusing on the other side of the floor, stressing defense to create even more scoring opportunities for the sixth-ranked Wildcats. The Wildcats outscored the undermanned Aggies 35-2 in points off 25 turnovers, converting six straight A&M miscues into baskets during an early 15-0 run to take control of the game. Continue to Article

January 06, 2017 4:14:pm EST

Kentucky coach John Calipari had plenty of praise for a Wildcats performance that was consistent and thorough on both ends. The sixth-ranked Wildcats still have a way to go, but their effort against Texas A&M on Tuesday night offered encouragement for the coach and his young roster. Malik Monk scored 26 points, fellow freshman De'Aaron Fox had 15 and Kentucky rode an early 15-0 run to cruise past Texas A&M 100-58. Continue to Article

January 04, 2017 1:18:am EST