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Tennessee-Kentucky Basketball

"SEC Rivalry"

Tennessee

Tennessee

SEC Conference

VS
184 games
Kentucky

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