The newest Kentucky Kernel (Kernel Sports) special section is out NOW! Very proud of the staff that worked on this, special shouts to Tyler Russell Jenna Lifshen and Isaiah Pinto. Be sure to grab your copy or check it out at issuu.com/kentuckykernel… #BBN

As Kentucky gears up for the SEC Tournament, Isaiah Pinto took a look back at UK's win over Mizzou and the stars that stepped up to solidify that win. kykernel.com/113387/sports/…

Currently, 10 SEC programs have likely comfortably secured bids for March Madness. No team in the SEC has been eliminated from contention. Story by Isaiah Pinto kykernel.com/113412/sports/…

Eight SEC teams will be in action Wednesday with four more joining the fold on Thursday and the last four entering the fray on Friday. Story by Cole Parke kykernel.com/113474/sports/…

Kentucky will face the winner of No. 11 Georgia and No. 14 Oklahoma inside Bridgestone Arena in the eighth game of the tournament. Story by Tyler Russell, Isaiah Pinto kykernel.com/113509/sports/…

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The Kentucky Kernel IS ON SITE in Indianapolis for No. 3 Kentucky men’s basketball in the Sweet Sixteen versus No. 2 Tennessee. Cole Parke, Isaiah Pinto and Tyler Russell are inside Lucas Oil Stadium with all your coverage and updates! (🧵)

Rough shooting for both teams to kick off the Sweet 16, Kentucky is 1-4 and the Volunteers are 2-8 from the field. There appears to be jitters across the board. Tennessee leads 7-4 early. Kernel Sports

The Volunteers have six offensive rebounds to Kentucky’s one. Tennessee has nine second chance points to show for it. Cats trail Tennessee 21-13 midway through the first. Kernel Sports

The Volunteers have consistently attacked the rim, Kentucky has seven fouls to show for it. Guard Lamont Butler has two fouls, the Wildcats could be in foul trouble down the stretch. Tennessee leads by 10. Kernel Sports

Tennessee is pulling away, the Vols have made six of their last eight shots. Kentucky is without a single bench point, the Vols have 10. Tennessee with its biggest lead of 15. Kernel Sports

Kentucky hasn’t scored in almost four minutes of play, 1-9 stretch. The Volunteers continue to apply pressure with a 8-0 run. Guard Zakai Zeigler leads the game with 11 points for Tennessee. Vols up 39-20. Kernel Sports

Kentucky makes a last minute dig into the Vols’ lead thanks to a three by guard Collin Chandler and a two from guard Otega Oweh. Chandler’s three is the only bench basket for the Cats. Tennessee leads 43-29 at the half. Kernel Sports

Mark Pope brought out forward Brandon Garrison likely for size. Still, Tennessee continues to score. Lucas Oil Stadium erupted at guard Zakai Zeigler’s three over Garrison. Tennessee leads 65-48, Wildcats looking for some last minute magic. Kernel Sports

Kentucky walks off the court after losing to the Volunteers 78-65. Kernel Sports

It was fun, Indy! Had an awesome experience covering the Sweet 16 today.