Kentucky off to worst start to SEC play in 20 years

By JAMES MADDEN

Kentucky fell to 0-2 in SEC play for the first time since 2006, following its 73-68 loss to Missouri on Wednesday.

After spending reportedly around $22 million on its roster, the Wildcats have fallen to 9-6 on the season overall.

“It’s tough and not the way we intended to start SEC. When you go through hard times, and everybody does, the question is: ‘How much does it take to break you?’,” Kentucky head coach Mark Pope told reporters postgame. “The...