Opposing coach: Bobby Johnson [Vanderbilt]
November 16, 2002
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 6–4 overall record under Guy Morriss.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt, 41–21, on November 16, 2002.
Artose Pinner rushed for a career-high 224 yards and four touchdowns. Derek Abney’s 95-yard kickoff return set an NCAA single-season record with his sixth kick-return touchdown, and Kentucky secured its seventh victory.
Game time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Kentucky | 21 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 41 |
Halftime: Vanderbilt 14; Kentucky 28
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Attendance: 51,114
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