No. 5 Kentucky escapes with 71-67 win over Mississippi St
Kentucky forward PJ Washington (25) shoots over Mississippi State guard Nick Weatherspoon (0) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Kentucky won 71-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky forward PJ Washington (25) shoots over Mississippi State guard Nick Weatherspoon (0) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Kentucky won 71-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) shoots a basket against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) shoots a basket against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 09, 2019 02:15 PM EST
Mississippi State guard Robert Woodard (12) attempts a layup past Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Robert Woodard (12) attempts a layup past Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 09, 2019 02:14 PM EST
Kentucky players huddle before stepping out to resume play against Mississippi State in the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Kentucky won 71-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky players huddle before stepping out to resume play against Mississippi State in the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Kentucky won 71-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 09, 2019 03:59 PM EST
Kentucky forward Reid Travis (22) pulls down a rebound while forward PJ Washington (25) pushes back on a Mississippi State player during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky forward Reid Travis (22) pulls down a rebound while forward PJ Washington (25) pushes back on a Mississippi State player during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 09, 2019 02:13 PM EST
Kentucky guard Tyler Herro (14) shoots a basket over Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Kentucky won 71-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky guard Tyler Herro (14) shoots a basket over Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Kentucky won 71-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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