Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes off as Kentucky downs Tennessee to win fourth straight SEC Tournament title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went for 29 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists as Kentucky beat Tennessee, 77-72, to win the program’s fourth straight SEC Tournament title on Sunday in St. Louis.

Kevin Knox added 18 points and 10 rebounds, Wenyen Gabriel 12 points and Quade Green 10 for the Wildcats (24-10).

Your 2018 SEC Tournament Champions! pic.twitter.com/aeajqsJqYQ
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) March 11, 2018

Admiral Schofield went for 22 points and 10 rebounds for Tennessee (25-8).

Entering the day, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi had Kentucky as a 5 seed and Tennessee a 3.

Kentucky wins their 4th straight SEC Tourney title behind a brilliant game from @shaiglalex pic.twitter.com/XGVz54wJXA
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 11, 2018

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