Kentucky Beats Missouri, Meets Florida in SEC Quarterfinals

Otega Oweh had 21 points as Kentucky held off Missouri 78-72 on Thursday in the second round of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The Cats will now take on #1 seed Florida in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon in Nashville.

Kentucky lost both games they played against Florida this season including an 84-77 loss to the Gators last Saturday on Senior Day at Rupp Arena.

Kentucky and Florida will tipoff at 1:00pm Friday afternoon.

Pregame begins at 11:30am on 103.9 The Bulldog.