Kentucky, Rick Barnes and Tennessee

Rick Barnes finally has a losing record against Kentucky
Former Providence, Clemson, and Texas head coach Rick Barnes is now in his 10th season at Tennessee at age 70. Under his watch, the Vols are 222-105 (.679) with a 106-65 (.620) record in SEC play. Barnes has won two SEC titles (2018,
Rick Barnes recaps Tennessee's loss at Kentucky
No. 18 Kentucky (17-7, 6-5 SEC) defeated No. 4 Tennessee (20-5, 7-5 SEC), 75-64, on Tuesday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes discussed the Vols' loss after the game.
Tennessee basketball's Rick Barnes gets 100% real on what cost Volunteers in loss to Kentucky
Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes did not hold back in breaking down what cost the Volunteers in their loss to Kentucky
Rick Barnes believes Kentucky has only gotten better since the win in Knoxville
Kentucky traveled down to Knoxville without its starting point guard and pulled out a gutsy 78-73 victory in a hostile road environment as a double-digit underdog. No Lamont Butler with Andrew Carr able to play just 89 seconds?
What went wrong for Tennessee basketball at Kentucky in final minutes: 'We were right there'
Tennessee basketball was outscored 17-4 by Kentucky in the final 4:22 of its loss at Rupp Arena on Tuesday. Rick Barnes explained what went wrong.
Tennessee basketball vs Kentucky prediction: Will Vols, Rick Barnes own Rupp Arena again?
Tennessee basketball has a 4-5 record against Kentucky at Rupp Arena under coach Rick Barnes. The Vols had four wins at Rupp Arena pre-Barnes
What Rick Barnes said about Zakai Zeigler's right knee injury for Tennessee basketball
Zakai Zeigler left Tennessee basketball's vs. Kentucky with a right knee injury in the first half, but returned to play all 20 second-half minutes.
Tennessee basketball vs Kentucky prediction: Rick Barnes vs Mark Pope in top-25 matchup
Predictions, picks and odds as No. 8 Tennessee basketball faces No. 12 Kentucky. Plus, injury updates and the latest news
Tennessee vs Kentucky basketball: Zakai Zeigler, Chaz Lanier, Rick Barnes top photos
Feb 11, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) goes to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
What went wrong for Tennessee in loss to Kentucky basketball?
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes talks to the media after the Volunteers’ 75-64 loss to Kentucky in Lexington on Feb. 11, 2025.
Tennessee HC Rick Barnes drops ‘best ever’ hot take on SEC basketball
Tennessee basketball is going through some ebbs and flows this season as it navigates an absolute gauntlet in the SEC, and it had another down moment on Tuesday night. Despite fighting hard deep into the second half,
Five things you need to know from No. 15 Kentucky’s 75-64 upset of No. 5 Tennessee
Noah, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound Harlan County High School product, is emerging as a “Vols killer.” In UK’s 78-73 upset of UT in ...
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Barnes, Pope reflect on Kentucky’s success against Vols
The Tennessee Volunteers are all but eliminated from this season's SEC basketball race following Tuesday night's 75-64 loss at Kentucky.
Kentucky Secures Statement Win Over Tennessee, Sweeps Season Series
The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team secured a significant victory over the University of Tennessee on Tuesday night, defeating the Volunteers 75-64 at Rupp Arena. With this win, the ...
No. 5 Tennessee falls to No. 15 Kentucky for second time in regular season, 75-64
Rick Barnes wasn't swept in the regular-season series against Kentucky in his first seven seasons at Tennessee. Now, this is ...