Texas Defeats No. 15 Kentucky 82-78

Texas Longhorns achieved a significant win by defeating No. 15 Kentucky 82-78 in a crucial SEC matchup at the Moody Center, ending their three-game losing streak. Freshman Tre Johnson led Texas with a career-high 32 points, and graduate guard Tramon Mark added 26, helping Texas secure the victory with a late 14-1 run. Kentucky, missing key starters Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson due to injuries, struggled with execution in the final minutes, as acknowledged by coach Mark Pope. Despite leading by five points with less than four minutes left, Kentucky was outscored 15-5 in the closing moments. This win boosts Texas' chances for an NCAA Tournament bid, while Kentucky, now 6-6 in the SEC, faces a challenging remainder of the schedule. Kentucky's poor shooting from beyond the arc and turnovers contributed to their downfall in this tightly contested game.