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Final Score: Alabama 55 - Kentucky 66

Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - John Wall totaled 22 points, 10 rebounds and three steals to help third-ranked Kentucky overcome a slow start and beat Alabama, 66-55, at Rupp Arena.

DeMarcus Cousins also posted a double-double with 16 points and 13 boards for the Wildcats (23-1, 8-1 SEC), who have won four straight since suffering their lone loss of the season, a 68-62 setback at South Carolina on January 26.

"I thought we were pretty good," Kentucky coach John Calipari said. "John Wall in the first half had turnovers. He lost three balls or four that were turnovers that weren't even forced. In the second half, he played. He ran our team. We were grinding it out at times, which we have to learn to do and I was happy we were able to do."

Tony Mitchell had 13 points and seven rebounds to pace the Crimson Tide (13-11, 3-7), who have lost four in a row and seven of nine overall. Alabama also got 11 points and six boards from JaMychal Green.

"Kentucky is an extremely talented, extremely tough basketball team," said Alabama head coach Anthony Grant. "The thing that is difficult when you try to prepare for Kentucky, is you can't get a feel for the size and speed. I thought those two things caused us problems today."

The Crimson Tide jumped out to an 11-4 lead in the first four minutes, but Wall hit a three-pointer and Eric Bledsoe made two free throws for a 17-13 Kentucky advantage.

Alabama quickly tied the game before a Patrick Patterson dunk and a Cousins bucket gave the Wildcats the lead for good. Kentucky recovered from its early struggles and led 31-24 at halftime.

Following the break, DeAndre Liggins knocked down a trey to stretch Kentucky's margin to 42-28. The Tide whittled their deficit to 61-55 on an Anthony Brock shot from beyond the arc with about a minute to go, but the Wildcats held on down the stretch.