Kentucky Wildcats Snap 3-Game Skid with 93-73 Win Over Arkansas

Teonni Key returns from injury, Clara Strach scores career-high 33 points in road victory

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:23pm

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The Kentucky women's basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak with a 93-73 win over Arkansas on Sunday. Led by Teonni Key's 15 points and 10 rebounds and Clara Strach's career-high 33 points, the Wildcats outscored the Razorbacks 59-45 in the second half to secure a comfortable road victory.

Why it matters

This win helps Kentucky get back on track after a recent rough patch, keeping them in contention in the SEC standings. The return of Teonni Key from injury and Clara Strach's breakout performance are also positive signs for the Wildcats as they look to make a push towards the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Kentucky led by six at halftime but pulled away in the second half, outscoring Arkansas 59-45 to win comfortably. Senior forward Teonni Key, who had missed six games with an elbow injury, returned to the lineup and delivered 15 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists in 32 minutes. Her frontcourt teammate Clara Strach had a career-best 33 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Wildcats.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • Kentucky snapped a three-game losing streak with the victory.

The players

Teonni Key

A senior forward for the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team who returned from an elbow injury to post 15 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists.

Clara Strach

A Kentucky forward who scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the win over Arkansas.

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What they’re saying

“Cats get back in the win column after a three-game losing streak! Key returns and Strack passes 1,000 career points. One step closer to being 'whole' like Kenny Brooks wants #BBN”

— Connor Sturgill, Sports Reporter

What’s next

Kentucky returns to action on Thursday, February 5th when they host Vanderbilt at Historic Memorial Coliseum.

The takeaway

This victory helps get Kentucky's season back on track after a recent rough patch, with the return of Teonni Key from injury and a career-best performance from Clara Strach providing a boost as the Wildcats look to make a push towards the NCAA Tournament.