Rick Barnes: Thompson-Boling Arena was 'electric' against Kentucky

The Vols stifled the Wildcats defensively and played with an offensive intensity missing two weeks ago in a blowout loss at Rupp Arena. And they made quite the statement: A 71-52 bullying that had both SEC and NCAA Tournament implications. Read more: https://knoxne.ws/2TrmCgE Discover the stories that matter most to you. Support local journalism. Subscribe for full digital access to knoxnews.com: https://knoxne.ws/2WJRKqo We’re the voice of East Tennessee, from the Smoky Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau. Since 1886, we’ve been reporting on what matters to folks around here, from Oak Ridge National Laboratory to the University of Tennessee Vols to Dolly Parton. Stay up to date on local news in East Tennessee by following knoxnews on social media: Twitter: @knoxnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knoxnews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoxvillephoto/ And for UT sports: Twitter: @GoVolsXtra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoVolsXtra/