Despite a hot start against the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide, Kentucky still came up short in Tuscaloosa, losing 96-83 to Alabama. KSR’s Jack Pilgrim and Steven Peake were in Coleman Coliseum to witness the loss firsthand,

Mark Sears scored 30 points for Alabama basketball in a win over Kentucky on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum. He's come a long ways from a decade ago.

But Kentucky’s improved defense couldn’t measure up to the nation’s highest-scoring team. Alabama shot 44.8% in its 102-97 win over UK at Rupp back on Jan. 18. Saturday, Alabama shot 52.5% for the game, including 58% in the second half. Sears finished with 30 points. Holloway added 19.

Here's a look at how many times Alabama basketball has swept Kentucky, which the Crimson Tide can do with a win Saturday

Two ranked college basketball teams collide Saturday night when the Alabama Crimson Tide and Kentucky Wildcats meet inside Coleman Coliseum.

Want to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Kentucky Wildcats in person on Saturday, Feb. 22? Tickets still remain for as little as $160.

What channel is Kentucky basketball vs Alabama on today? Here's how to watch, time, TV schedule, streaming info and odds for the SEC basketball game.

Two of the top teams in the SEC will go head-to-head on Saturday night as Kentucky hits the road to take on Alabama.

Here's where Alabama stands before a mid-week meeting with the Bulldogs and a visit to Knoxville this weekend: Alabama 96, Kentucky 83 (Feb. 22 at Coleman Coliseum): Mark Sears' second 30-plus ...