4 Takeaways: Kentucky Basketball Loss at Auburn

AUBURN, AL - FEBRUARY 01: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats drives to the basket during the first half of the game against the Auburn Tigers at Auburn Arena on February 1, 2020 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL - FEBRUARY 01: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats drives to the basket during the first half of the game against the Auburn Tigers at Auburn Arena on February 1, 2020 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Kentucky Basketball can not overcome foul trouble on the road, falling to Auburn 75-66.

Same song, different verse…a little bit louder and a little bit worse! This is the story for Kentucky Basketball in a tough battle at Auburn.

The Cats found a way to take a 35-34 lead into the half. Unfortunately, some of Kentucky Basketball’s old demons reared their ugly heads in this loss.

There is no shame in dropping a game on the road to a ranked conference opponent. It hurts to lose a featured matchup, especially when ESPN brings its College GameDay crew to town.

The reality for Kentucky Basketball, though, is that it was another tough road environment, which is the norm when John Calipari brings his crew to town. Here are the takeaways from this game.

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