#43Basketball
Tennessee-Kentucky Basketball
"SEC Rivalry"

Tennessee
SEC Conference
VS
184 games

Kentucky
SEC
Kentucky leads 129-55
Overview
SEC basketball rivalry with historic Kentucky dominance.
Started 1928. SEC tradition.
Impact & Significance
SEC standings
Notable Moments
- •Lady Vols dominance in women's game
- •Rick Barnes Tennessee run
- •SEC tournament implications
- •Tournament meetings
- •Regional rivalry tradition
Legendary Players
Candace Parker, Tyler Hansbrough era
Traditions & Culture
SEC tradition, regional rivalry
Recruiting Impact
Tennessee Valley talent
Quick Facts
First Game
1928
Total Games
184
Series Lead
Kentucky leads 129-55
All-Time Records
Kentucky: 129 wins, Tennessee: 55 wins
Conference
SEC
Related Topics
Tennessee Kentucky SEC basketball rivalry