The Kentucky Wildcats had their best field goal percentage defense against an SEC opponent of Mark Pope era.

Complicating matters, Kentucky was short-handed yet again. Jaland Lowe (shoulder) and Kam Williams (foot) are both likely out for the season, with Williams missing his first game since his injury, while Jayden Quaintance remains sidelined as he works back from knee swelling related to his ACL recovery.

Kentucky’s offensive performance against Ole Miss was far from pretty, but there won’t be many complaints about the Wildcats’ efforts on the defensive end. Ole Miss posted one of its worst games on offense of the entire season during a 72-63 loss in Rupp Arena.

Kentucky takes on Ole Miss aiming to extend its four-game win streak. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the squads.

Jasper Johnson helped lead the Wildcats to their fifth straight SEC win as Kentucky heads into a dangerous week on the road.