What went haywire this time
While avoiding the late-game collapse that normally spells doom through ill-advised shots, bad turnovers, and head-scratching decisions this time it was individual moments that were more sighs than gasps.
There was the standard Kentucky icy moment when they were outscored 13-0 in the second half to fall behind 56-44 with 14:13 left.
Dontaie Allen had a very, very short leash once again. After playing just seven minutes last game in a loss to Tennessee, he saw the floor just eight minutes against the Razorbacks including two in the second half. His stat line was just two single field goal attempts – both misses including one that hit off the side of the backboard.
Lance Ware saw just five minutes of action and tallied a single rebound and assist. He needs minutes to keep improving or spell people more often.
We're at our best when we get out and run.
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) February 10, 2021
Tied at 32-32.
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Isaiah Jackson had nine points, three rebounds, and two blocked shots, but committed his fifth foul with 6:10 left and to boot voiced his displeasure drawing a technical for an actual sixth personal foul. The lead ballooned to 70-60.
He did have some spectacular dunks as blocks per usual but he needed to maintain his composure.