Kentucky gets career-high 37 points from Reeves in 88-79 win over Hogs

WUKY | By Associated Press

Published March 4, 2023 at 5:21 PM EST

Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) dunks the ball on a fast break against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Antonio Reeves scored a career-high 37 points, and No. 23 Kentucky handed Arkansas its third straight loss with an 88-79 victory on Saturday.

Oscar Tshiebwe had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (21-10, 12-6 Southeastern Conference). Jacob Toppin scored 21 points.

Tshiebwe fouled out with 4:53 left, but Arkansas (19-12, 8-10) was unable to take advantage of his absence. The Razorbacks missed three straight
buckets before Reeves scored to lift Kentucky back to a 10-point lead with four minutes left.

Kentucky shot 54% from the field in its fifth win in six games. It also held Arkansas to 36% shooting.

The Razorbacks had 17 offensive rebounds, but they were outscored 17-9 in second-chance points.

BIG PICTURE

Kentucky's late-season push likely secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament. A strong showing in the conference tournament could help with its seeding.

Arkansas likely would have locked up a berth in the NCAA Tournament with a win over Kentucky. Instead, the SEC Tournament may determine the Razorbacks' fate.

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