Ashton Hagans nearly recorded a triple-double, and Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points to lead No. 12 Kentucky defeat Vanderbilt 78-64. The Cats recorded 12 blocks and overcame a double-digit Commodore advantage for the fifth time in the last seven games against them.

There had been flashes throughout the season. Short spurts offering a glimpse of what could be. Tonight, it all came together in what may be remembered as the trampoline game for EJ Montgomery’s Kentucky career.

Immanuel Quickley matched his season-high of 23 points, but it wasn’t enough for No. 13 Kentucky, who dropped a sluggish 75-66 contest to No. 17 Auburn. Five Wildcats ended with four or more fouls in their second conference loss.