Vandy stuns UK to end 26-game SEC losing run

Vanderbilt scored the game-winning goal with 32 seconds delegated publish a 24-21 upset of No. 24 Kentucky on Saturday and snap a 26-game SEC losing streak.Vanderbilt’s last conference win had come Oct. 19, 2019, a 21-14 success over Missouri. The Commodores (4-6, 1-5 SEC)had last won a conference game on the road in October 2018 versus Arkansas.Quarterback Mike Wright ran 59 backyards for a goal in the first quarter before completing an 8-yard touchdown pass to Will Sheppard to claim the win. Wright was named the Commodores’beginning quarterback to open the season however was benched following

a 45-25 loss to Wake Forest on Sept. 10. Freshman AJ Swann began the previous six games but was eliminated against Kentucky due to an injury. “You got a lot of people that are fighting,”Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea stated.”We’re building a program, and constructing a program’s tough. It takes individuals that are lined up, doing the right things the right way. And that’s what these guys are doing. I’m delighted they got rewarded today.”Wright ran for 126 backyards and a goal and threw for 184 lawns and another score. Ray Davis included 126 rushing yards and a goal for the Commodores.”There’s going to be a lot to clean up, however we like to gain from wins,”Lea said.” I’m proud of Mike. Mike’s had a hard year, personally a tough year. But he’s hammered out that and stuck with his colleagues and prepared each week. He’s made some huge plays for us this season. He came out with a big perform at the end to get in touch with Will Sheppard, and I thought he did some actually nice things to keep us in the game early.”Kentucky (6-4, 3-4) appeared to have survived the Vanderbilt effort after running back Chris Rodriguez twice gave the Wildcats a lead, scoring from the 5 for a 15-14 edge then racing 72 backyards for a goal to make it 21-17 with 5:03 left in the game.Vanderbilt’s game-winning drive appeared stalled, but Octavious Oxendine’s individual foul wiped out a Tyrell Ajian interception. Provided new life, Wright finished a 40-yard pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. to the Kentucky 9 on fourth-and-11 to set

up the winning score.”You give them credit,” Kentucky coach Mark Stoops stated.” I have actually existed. I know how tough they have actually worked. It’s a great moment for them. It’s tough for me to put my finger on [one] thing. Dissatisfied with the way things have gone.

I think everyone is. For whatever factor, I’m not getting it done with this team. “This is the not the first time Kentucky has been the group Vanderbilt has beaten to snap a long losing streak. In 2003, the Commodores beat the Wildcats 28-17 in your home on Nov. 15 behind 4 goal passes from Jay Cutler to end a 23-game losing streak.The Associated Press contributed to this report.