The combination of key injuries and Alabama just being really good was too much to overcome for Kentucky as the Wildcats suffered a 99-70 loss to the Crimson Tide in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament Friday night.
The 27-point loss was the biggest SEC Tournament loss in program history for Kentucky.
Alabama (25-7) broke the game open early in the second half with hot shooting and lockdown defensive pressure. The Tide finished 11-for-29 from the three-point line, compared to just 5-for-19 for the Wildcats.
Andrew Carr led Kentucky with 18 points but he was limited to just 19 minutes of action due to early foul trouble (thanks Doug Shows). Amari Williams finished with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Otega Oweh and Koby Brea struggled to scored 8 points each.
Kentucky (22-11) played without starting point guard Lamont Butler, but Mark Pope hinted that Butler will be able to return for the NCAA Tournament.
The Cats will await their fate on Selection Sunday and try to regroup for an NCAA Tournament run.
Alabama meets Florida this afternoon in the SEC Tournament semifinals. Auburn and Tennessee will battle in the other semifinal game.
