ncaab Game Recap
Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas Longhorns Wrap - Texas Wins 82-78
Tre Johnson poured in 32 points for Texas on Saturday, as they defeated Kentucky 82-78 at Moody Center.
Texas did not, however, defeat Kentucky against the spread, which closed at -4.5 at most sportsbooks.
Tramon Mark had 26 points for Texas and Jordan Pope chipped in with 9 points. Jordan Pope had 3 assists for them, while Tre Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Kentucky got a 20-point performance from Otega Oweh, who was supported by 18 points from Amari Williams. Travis Perry had 3 assists in a losing cause for Kentucky, while Amari Williams grabbed 12 rebounds.
Texas trailed at halftime, 41-38.
Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-36.
Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the South Carolina. Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Vanderbilt.