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Kentucky basketball fans in full melt down after loss to Vanderbilt

What could have been a great comeback was marred by turnovers and bad play down the stretch. See what fans are saying after back-to-back SEC losses.

ByDrew Holbrook|
Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) is guarded by Vanderbilt Commodores forward Devin McGlockton (99) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.
Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) is guarded by Vanderbilt Commodores forward Devin McGlockton (99) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. | Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Kentucky Wildcats fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores in a disappointing road loss, leaving Big Blue Nation frustrated and full of questions. Fans were quick to react on social media, pointing to costly turnovers, poor late-game execution, and missed opportunities as the key reasons for the defeat.

Here’s a detailed look at the numbers that shaped this game—and why Kentucky fans feel like their team let one slip away.

Team Stats: By the Numbers


In a game that saw momentum swings and mistakes aplenty, the stats tell the story of Kentucky’s struggles:

Field Goals: Kentucky 26-54 (48.1%), Vanderbilt 29-66 (43.9%)
Three-Point Shooting): Kentucky 9-23 (39.1%), Vanderbilt 12-33 (36.4%)
Free Throws: Kentucky 8-13 (61.5%), Vanderbilt 4-11 (36.4%)
Rebounds: Kentucky 43, Vanderbilt 30
Offensive Rebounds: Kentucky 10, Vanderbilt 9
Defensive Rebounds: Kentucky 33, Vanderbilt 21
Assists: Kentucky 11, Vanderbilt 21
Turnovers: Kentucky 16, Vanderbilt 5
Points Off Turnovers: Kentucky 7, Vanderbilt 14
Fast Break Points: Kentucky 7, Vanderbilt 10
Points in the Paint: Kentucky 30, Vanderbilt 32
Fouls: Kentucky 10, Vanderbilt 9
Largest Lead: Kentucky 7, Vanderbilt 14

Box Score Breakdown

Kentucky Wildcats

Ansley Almonor 4-5 FG, 4-5 3PT, 12 points, 4 rebounds
Amari Williams 2-4 FG, 2-4 FT, 6 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Otega Oweh 8-14 FG, 5-7 FT, 21 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists
Jaxson Robinson 4-8 FG, 3-5 3PT, 11 points, 3 rebounds
Lamont Butler 2-7 FG, 1-2 3PT, 6 points, 3 rebounds, 6 turnovers
Trent Noah 1-2 FG, 4 rebounds, 2 points
Brandon Garrison 4-7 FG, 8 points, 5 rebounds
Collin Chandler 0-1 FG, 0 points
Travis Perry 0-1 FG, 0 points, 1 assist
Koby Brea 1-5 FG, 1-4 3PT, 3 points

Turnovers: 16

Vanderbilt Commodores

Devin McGlockton 6-10 FG, 2-5 3PT, 14 points, 6 rebounds
Tyler Nickel 4-7 FG, 3-6 3PT, 11 points, 4 rebounds
Jason Edwards 6-11 FG, 2-4 3PT, 18 points, 4 assists
Chris Manon 2-8 FG, 0-3 3PT, 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
AJ Hoggard 2-8 FG, 1-3 3PT, 5 points, 6 assists
Jaylen Carey 4-7 FG, 2-4 3PT, 10 points, 6 rebounds
Tyler Tanner 3-6 FG, 7 points, 2 rebounds
MJ Collins Jr. 2-8 FG, 1-5 3PT, 5 points
Grant Huffman 0-1 FG, 0 points, 3 rebounds

Turnovers: 5

Tweets and Commentary

Needless to say fans aren't happy with back-to-back SEC losses.

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