Arkansas came into Rupp Arena and the Razorbacks handed Kentucky an 88-73 Southeastern Conference loss, ending a six-game league win streak on Tuesday night.
The loss dropped UK to 16-8 overall while Arkansas moved to 17-7.
Cason Wallace finished with 24 points and Chris Livingston followed with 13. Antonio Reeves and Jacob Toppin tossed in 11 each.
Oscar Tshiebwe was held to seven points and seven rebounds.
Arkansas held s 41-40 halftime lead but dominated on both end of the floor over the final 20 minutes to pull away.
Kentucky got as close as 54-50 before an 8-0 Razorback run stretched the lead to 14 at 72-58. The largest deficit facing the Cats came at 78-62.
The Wildcats will be back in action at Georgia on Saturday. Game time is Noon.
At Lexington
SCORE BY HALVES:
AK (17-7)…41 47 – 88
UK (16-8)…40 33 – 73
Scoring:
Arkansas (88) – Makhi Mitchell 1 2-2 4; Makhel Mitchell 7 1-1 15; Anthony Black 8 3-4 19; Ricky Council IV 3(2) 8-10 20; Davonte Davis 5(1) 2-3 15; Jordan Walsh 3(1_ 4-4 13; and Jalen Graham 1 0-0 2. Totals: 28(4) 20-24 88.
Kentucky (73) – Jacob Toppin 4 3-8 11; Chris Livingston 3(2) 1-2 13; Oscar Tshiebwe 3 1-1 7; Cason Wallace 9(1) 3-3 24; Antonio Reeves 3(1_ 2-2 11; and Daimion Collins 3 1-2 7. Totals: 25(4) 11-18 73.
Next up: Kentucky (16-8) at Georgia (14-10, Noon, Feb. 11.
