Kentucky used the kind of performance by PJ Washington in the first half that earned him national player of the week honors to build a big lead at Missouri Tuesday night and then simply held on the second half for a 66-58 win.
Not only was Tennessee ranked No. 1 in the nation, but the Vols had won 19 straight games and were unbeaten in Southeastern Conference play before Kentucky won 86-69 Saturday night in Lexington.