Kentucky rallied from a 17-point deficit to stun No. 24 Tennessee 80-78 on the road Saturday, as the Wildcats completed their third straight double-digit comeback in SEC play.

Tennessee basketball falls to Kentucky, 80-78, for first home loss of the season at Food City Center on Jan. 17.

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes is still trying to decipher his team following its 80-78 surprise loss to Kentucky at Food City Center on Jan. 17.

SEC powers meet on Saturday as the No. 24 Tennessee Volunteers host the Kentucky Wildcats. Both teams had dramatic mid-week victories and are looking to turn the corner as SEC heats up after starting 2-2 in the conference.

The Wildcats — head coach Mark Pope, senior guard Denzel Aberdeen and freshman center Malachi Moreno — were minutes removed from another signature comeback win under Pope’s guidance, a 75-74 stunner at LSU that was secured on the sweetest of buzzer-beating swishes by Moreno.

The Kentucky Wildcats have had a rough season so far, just 11-6 on the season and 2-2 in the SEC. But, they are coming off of a win over LSU in which they hope

The Commodores' second loss came at the hands of reigning national champion Florida, after big man Rueben Chinyelu posted a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds) in the upset win. Vanderbilt began the season 16-0, which tied the program record for the best start to the season. Florida is 4-1 in SEC play and at the top of the standings.

The Kentucky Wildcats continue to recruit top players in the 2027 class, and will get a visit from a top five member of the class.