It was a special night inside Rupp Arena as the Kentucky Wildcats crushed the LSU Tigers to close out the home schedule while also saying goodbye to six special seniors who decided to come along for the ride in Mark Pope’s first season in Lexington.

Following Kentucky basketball’s Senior Night win against LSU, UK players delivered surprise speeches to the Rupp Arena crowd.

Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with forward Brandon Garrison (10) as he exits the game during the second half LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images The Wildcats had gone 11 games without hitting the 90-point mark,

Kentucky basketball’s Senior Night went to perfection for the Wildcats on Tuesday inside Rupp Arena. UK coasted to a 95-64 victory against an overmatched LSU team. While it was junior guard Otega Oweh who led the Cats in scoring with 24 points,

All five of Kentucky’s seniors got in on the scoring action early, and the Wildcats ran away from LSU in the opening minutes for a blowout win in their home finale.

As the Kentucky Wildcats prepare to host the LSU Tigers in an SEC showdown, the night holds special significance beyond the game itself. Tuesday’s contest at Rupp Arena marks Senior Night for Kentucky,

As the final buzzer echoed through Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats celebrated more than just a dominant 31-point victory over LSU. The night marked the last home game for six senior Wildcats, and head coach Mark Pope took center stage to bid farewell to a passionate Big Blue Nation.

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about assistant coach Mikhail McLean during a press conference on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Rupp Arena.