Rebounds_E. Kentucky 31 (Blanton 9), North Alabama 51 (Fields 14). Assists_E. Kentucky 8 (Kimble 4), North Alabama 17 (Fields 7). Total Fouls_E. Kentucky 21, North Alabama 15. A_2,025 (4,000).

The Gators came up six points shy of matching Kentucky, connecting on 55 percent of shots from the field, with 12 made 3s in the 106-100 loss. Florida also had 31 second-chance points.

Kentucky is gearing up to dive headfirst into SEC action with a bang, taking on the sixth-ranked Florida Gators at the legendary Rupp Arena. Both squads are speed demons on the court, sitting ...