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Updated SEC standings and a new power ranking for Kentucky basketball

After another loss and an exciting weekend of basketball, find out where each SEC team stands following Matchday 7

ByDrew Holbrook|
Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) pressures Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chris Manon (30) on his shot during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) pressures Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chris Manon (30) on his shot during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. | Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wildcats Stumble as Vanderbilt Shocks No. 9 Kentucky

Kentucky basketball’s struggles continue after a stunning 74-69 loss to Vanderbilt. The Wildcats, now 3-3 in SEC play, find themselves in the middle of the conference standings and at risk of falling further in both the SEC and national rankings. An SEC crown is looking less likely now.

Otega Oweh’s 21-point, 12-rebound performance wasn’t enough to overcome Jason Edwards and a surging Vanderbilt team. As Kentucky faces mounting pressure, the rest of the SEC continues to shake up with marquee matchups and surprising upsets.

Recent SEC Basketball Scores

  • #1 Auburn 53, #6 Tennessee 51Johni Broome’s double-double (16 points, 13 rebounds) sealed Auburn’s narrow win.
  • #4 Alabama 80, LSU 73 Aden Holloway led Alabama to its third straight victory with 19 points.
  • #5 Florida 89, Georgia 59Florida’s Alijah Martin paced the Gators with 17 points in a blowout win.
  • #13 Texas A&M 69, Texas 70 Texas edged out a close rivalry game behind Tramon Mark’s clutch game-winner.
  • #14 Mississippi State 65, South Carolina 60 Riley Kugel led Mississippi State with 15 points as South Carolina dropped to 0-7 in conference play.
  • Missouri 83, #16 Ole Miss 75 Tamar Bates exploded for 26 points to give Missouri a crucial SEC victory.
  • Oklahoma 65, Arkansas 62 Jeremiah Fears scored 16 points to help Oklahoma escape with a tight win.

Updated SEC Basketball Standings

  1. Auburn (6-0) – 18-1 overall, 11-game win streak
  2. Alabama (6-1) – 17-3 overall, 3-game win streak
  3. Florida (5-2) – 18-2 overall, 3-game win streak
  4. Missouri (5-2) – 16-4 overall, 1-game win streak
  5. Tennessee (4-3) – 17-3 overall, 1-game losing streak
  6. Vanderbilt (4-3) – 16-4 overall, 2-game win streak
  7. Mississippi State (4-3) – 16-4 overall, 1-game win streak
  8. Texas A&M (4-3) – 15-5 overall, 1-game losing streak
  9. Ole Miss (4-3) – 15-5 overall, 3-game losing streak
  10. Texas (3-4) – 14-6 overall, 2-game win streak
  11. Kentucky (3-3) - 14-5 overall, 2-game losing stream
  12. Oklahoma (2-4) – 15-4 overall, 2-game win streak
  13. Georgia (2-5) – 14-6 overall, 4-game losing streak
  14. LSU (1-5) – 12-7 overall, 2-game losing streak
  15. Arkansas (1-6) – 12-8 overall, 1-game losing streak
  16. South Carolina (0-7) – 10-10 overall, 7-game losing streak

SEC Basketball Power Rankings

  1. Auburn – Unstoppable at the top with an 11-game win streak.
  2. Alabama – A dominant 6-1 record with no signs of slowing down.
  3. Florida – A well-rounded team with balanced scoring.
  4. Missouri – Proving they belong among the SEC elite.
  5. Vanderbilt – Surging after taking down Kentucky and Tennessee
  6. Mississippi State – Solid defensively but needs offensive consistency.
  7. Tennessee – A tough loss to Auburn drops them slightly.
  8. Texas – Two straight wins give hope for improvement.
  9. Texas A&M – A narrow loss to Texas highlights their inconsistency.
  10. Kentucky – Can Mark Pope rally this team before it’s too late?
  11. Ole Miss – Struggling to regain momentum after a three-game skid.
  12. Oklahoma – Competitive but inconsistent in SEC matchups.
  13. Georgia – Their offense has gone ice-cold during a four-game slide.
  14. LSU – Only one conference win so far this season.
  15. Arkansas – A talented roster but unable to close out games.
  16. South Carolina – Winless in SEC play and struggling on both ends.

What’s Next for Kentucky?

The Wildcats need to bounce back quickly, with a massive showdown in Knoxville looming large. Mark Pope’s squad has the talent to turn things around, but poor starts and turnovers continue to plague their performances.

Will Kentucky rise to the challenge, or will they fall further in the SEC standings? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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