KSR LIVE BLOG: No. 11 Kentucky WBB vs. Arkansas

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ksr-live-blog-no-11-kentucky-wbb-vs-arkansas — KSR's No. 11 Kentucky WBB vs. Arkansas LIVE BLOG graphic. Original photo of Clara Strack and Kenny Brooks by Morgan Simmons | UK Athletics.

Kentucky took their second loss of the season and first of SEC play against Texas A&M on the road, but the Cats will look like to rectify that result as they take on Arkansas (12 p.m. ET). KSR’s new and improved LIVE BLOG will bring you all the sights and sounds from Historic Memorial Coliseum.

The Razorbacks are 8-13 (1-5 SEC), and this is certainly now a must-win kind of game for Kentucky. With the A&M loss and brutal slate of games to end the season, Kentucky needs every win they can get, including one against a struggling Arkansas team at home.

The game will stream on SEC Network, but if you’re unable to watch, we’ve got you covered. Refresh the feed below for updates and our takes on the game, from both Memorial Coliseum and the couch. You can also join the conversation on the KSBoard Game Thread.

By:Phoenix Stevens

Final: 89-69 Kentucky

01/26/2025 12:43:11 PM

Good win for the Cats before the tough end-of-season slate gets here. Next up, No. 19 Alabama on Thursday.

By:Phoenix Stevens

3:58 4Q: 84-62 Kentucky

01/26/2025 12:33:14 PM

Kentucky will walk away from this one 17-2 (6-1 SEC) assuming they don’t have the worst collapse of all-time in the works.

#11 Kentucky 84 | Arkansas 62 | 3:58 4Q

Here in the final media timeout, Kentucky leads by 22. All five starters are in double figures as well.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/4hfOnDmrLn

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/MVS1YUbBSc
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 26, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

End 3Q: 77-53 Kentucky

01/26/2025 12:20:31 PM

Dazia Lawrence. Certified shooter.

https://twitter.com/PStevensKSR/status/1883580735883489717

By:Phoenix Stevens

4:55 3Q: 59-39 Kentucky

01/26/2025 12:11:49 PM

Both teams are getting chippy in this physical game. Cats lead by 20.

#11 Kentucky 59 | Arkansas 39 | 4:55 3Q

Things are getting a little feisty. Clara Strack is called for a foul as she fights for a rebound. Kenny Brooks meets an official 20 feet onto the court.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/4hfOnDmrLn

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/MVS1YUbBSc
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 26, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

Half: 44-28 Kentucky

01/26/2025 11:47:05 AM

Much better than the A&M game to this point.

By:Phoenix Stevens

3:29 2Q: 42-20 Kentucky

01/26/2025 11:38:38 AM

Georgia Amoore leads the way for the Cats with nine points on 3-3 (1-3 3PT) shooting.

#11 Kentucky 42 | Arkansas 20 | 3:29 2Q

Seeing a lot of the bench in this game for Kentucky. Meanwhile, only two Razorbacks — Izzy Higginbottom and Carly Keats — have scored.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/4hfOnDmrLn

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/MVS1YUbBSc
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 26, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

End 1Q: 29-10 Kentucky

01/26/2025 11:27:44 AM

The route is on in Historic Memorial Coliseum.

#11 Kentucky 29 | Arkansas 10 | End 1Q

Kentucky is up big after one. Cats have more points off of turnovers (12) as the Razorbacks have in general.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/4hfOnDmrLn

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/MVS1YUbBSc
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 26, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

7:07 1Q: 11-0 Kentucky

01/26/2025 11:13:54 AM

Arkansas’ record is showing here early in this one.

#11 Kentucky 11 | Arkansas 0 | 7:07 1Q

Can't ask for a better start after last game. Mike Neighbors burns a timeout early.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/4hfOnDmrLn

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/MVS1YUbBSc
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 26, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

Tip off time

01/26/2025 11:07:32 AM

Ended up being a 7-minute delay. The ball is about to tip. Beat the Hogs.

By:Phoenix Stevens

False fire alarms?

01/26/2025 11:00:10 AM

Maybe this means the Cat will come out hot?

We may be under a slight delay for this Kentucky-Arkansas game.

The fire alarms are going off (there is no emergency, per announcement), and UK is working to resolve the issue. pic.twitter.com/bcnRKLRh9o
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 26, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens