Playing without both of its primary point guards for the second straight game, No. 6 Kentucky handled LSU 71-66 on Wednesday to stay on No. 3 Auburn’s heels in the SEC title race. Lead ball handlers Sahvir Wheeler (wrist) and TyTy Washington (lower leg) were both out, but the Wildcats got the win despite making just two 3-pointers and accumulating just three assists.
UK trailed 31-23 at halftime before getting a big second half from Bryce Hopkins, who scored all 13 of his points after the break while taking advantage of his increased role amid the injuries to Washington and Wheeler, who are considered day-to-day.
LSU started pressing midway through the second half, and it briefly produced some positive returns. As Wheeler and Washington watched nervously, the Tigers forced a couple of turnovers — they finished with a 23-5 edge in points off turnovers. But the Wildcats built their lead back to 65-50 with…
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