Kentucky's reserves provided little spark in a 75-74 defeat to Auburn, as the Tigers snapped a five-game losing streak. The Wildcats' bench managed only eight points compared to six fouls, a lack of production that proved costly against Auburn's 14 points from its own reserves. Coach Mark Pope faces a difficult dilemma: resting starters Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen is necessary, but the current bench unit lacks the scoring punch required to maintain a lead.
Kentucky loses to Auburn 75-74 in heartbreaking fashion
Kentucky's bench struggles proved fatal as Auburn rallied to defeat the Wildcats 75-74, marking the program's third straight loss under head coach Mark Pope.