No. 20 Kentucky edges No. 21 Vanderbilt 68-66

Kentucky coach John Calipari, right, yells to his team as Brandon Knight (12) looks on during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Kentucky’s Josh Harrellson, center, is surrounded by teammates as he is honored on senior night prior to their NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Kentucky’s Brandon Knight looks for help as Vanderbilt’s Kyle Fuller applies the defense during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings calls a play for his team during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Vanderbilt’s Brad Tinsley shoots over Kentucky’s Doron Lamb (20) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Vanderbilt’s Jeffery Taylor shoots over Kentucky’s Terrence Jones during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Vanderbilt’s Brad Tinsley looks for help as he is trapped by Kentucky players Doron Lamb (20) and Darius Miller (1) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Vanderbilt’s Festus Ezeli (3) goes up to block a shot attempt by Kentucky’s Brandon Knight (12) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Vanderbilt’s Festus Ezeli (3) shoots over Kentucky’s Josh Harrellson during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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Vanderbilt’s Lance Goulbourne is fouled by Kentucky’s Darius Miller as he tries to drive during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Brandon Knight scored 17 points and No. 20 Kentucky finally found a way to win a close game, edging No. 21 Vanderbilt 68-66 on Tuesday night.

Terrence Jones added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (21-8, 9-6 Southeastern Conference), who remained unbeaten at Rupp Arena under coach John Calipari.

Festus Ezeli led the Commodores (21-8, 9-6) with 22 points but fumbled away a chance at a game-tying shot just before the final buzzer. John Jenkins scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half for Vanderbilt, which rallied from a 15-point deficit to take the lead with 4:25 to play.

Kentucky, which came in 0-6 in games decided by five points or less this season, regained its composure behind Knight. The Wildcats hit 7 of 8 free throws over the final 1:36 to win their 34th straight home game.

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