The arena's primary tenant is the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, with the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team hosting rivalry and power program opponent games at the venue in recent years. Rupp Arena was the host of the 1985 NCAA Final Four, won in an upset by eighth-seeded Villanova.It also formerly hosted the Kentucky Thoroughblades (currently the San Jose Barracuda ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Here’s a look at Alabama’s victories in Rupp Arena, including wins against top-10 Kentucky squads: These victories underscore Alabama’s ability to compete with Kentucky even in the intimidating confines of Rupp Arena.

Jan 18, 2025 · The first SEC battle between Kentucky and Alabama lived up to expectations Saturday afternoon in Rupp Arena, which hosted two of the most explosive offenses — and two of the best college ...

Jan 18, 2025 · The game went into the final minute, and thanks to Alabama making its free throws, the Crimson Tide finished strong to beat Kentucky 102-97 on Saturday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jan 18, 2025 · Follow along below with live updates from Rupp Arena: FINAL: Alabama 102, Kentucky 97. Here's a look at the final box score: Kentucky vs Alabama halftime score

Jan 18, 2025 · In the biggest moment on the biggest stage in the SEC, a freshman stepped up and delivered for the Crimson Tide. No. 4 Alabama and No. 8 Kentucky were engaged in a back-and-forth battle at Rupp...

Feb 23, 2024 · TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the second straight game, the No. 13 Alabama men's basketball team faces an AP Top-25 opponent, traveling to Lexington, Ky. to square off with No. 17 Kentucky, Saturday afternoon at Rupp Arena. This will be the 21 st AP-ranked matchup between the two schools and second during the Nate Oats' tenure at Alabama.

Feb 24, 2024 · Alabama’s top-ranked offense came to Rupp Arena and got blown out. Nate Oats explains why.

Feb 24, 2024 · Alabama men’s basketball entered Rupp Arena on Saturday with the highest-scoring, most efficient offense in all of college basketball. And the Crimson Tide got blown out anyway.

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