Despite the Kentucky Wildcats ’ early exit from the SEC Tournament at the hands of Oklahoma, they remain in a strong position heading into the NCAA Tournament. ESPN women's bracketologist Charlie Creme projects Kentucky as a No. 3 seed, reinforcing their opportunity to host the first two rounds of the tournament.

Oklahoma faces Kentucky in the second round of the SEC tournament at 8:30 p.m. Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Crimson Tide have gone 13-5 against SEC teams, with an 11-2 record in non-conference play. Alabama is 1-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Wildcats are 11-8 against SEC opponents. Kentucky is second in the SEC scoring 37.4 points per game in the paint led by Otega Oweh averaging 9.0.