Reed Sheppard scores 25 to lead No. 17 Kentucky in 101-67 rout of Stonehill
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Reed Sheppard scores 25 to lead No. 17 Kentucky in 101-67 rout of Stonehill

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Freshman Reed Sheppard scored 25 points to lead No. “We’ve got guys here that got a green light because they’re really skilled,” said Kentucky coach John Calipari. “So was Rob.” Sheppard took advantage of open situations against Stonehill’s zone defense and credited his teammates for their hand in his career-best outing. “That game in Chicago, the enormity of the game and then not get in until 4 a.m. in the morning and then bounce back and have to play this kind of game when they’re playing the zone and they’re not going to stop playing — I was really proud of the guys,” Calipari said. “We’re still trying to figure out who we are.” Kentucky: The Wildcats began a four-game homestand.

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Lamont Butler scores career-high 33 points to help No. 5 Kentucky beat rival Louisville 93-85
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Lamont Butler scores career-high 33 points to help No. 5 Kentucky beat rival Louisville 93-85

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lamont Butler returned from a two-game absence to shoot perfect from the field for a career-high 33 points, including six 3-pointers, and No. 5 Kentucky held off rival Louisville 93-85 on Saturday for Bluegrass supremacy. Butler, who made all 10 of his …

Western Kentucky knocks off Tennessee State 84-60
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Western Kentucky knocks off Tennessee State 84-60

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Khristian Lander had 19 points in Western Kentucky’s 84-60 win against Tennessee State on Tuesday night. Don McHenry scored 18 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from …

Tennessee State visits Western Kentucky, aims to end road slide
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Tennessee State visits Western Kentucky, aims to end road slide

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Tennessee State Tigers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Bowling Green, Kentucky; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hilltoppers -15.5; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State will look to end its three-game road skid when the Tigers take on Western Kentucky. Tennessee State leads the …

Thedford scores 19 off the bench, Western Kentucky beats Marshall 90-82
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Thedford scores 19 off the bench, Western Kentucky beats Marshall 90-82

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Julius Thedford scored 19 points off of the bench to lead Western Kentucky over Marshall 90-82 on Saturday night. Tyrone Marshall scored 18 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 …

Davis scores 16 as Kent State knocks off Kennesaw State 67-60
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Davis scores 16 as Kent State knocks off Kennesaw State 67-60

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — VonCameron Davis had 16 points in Kent State’s 67-60 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday night. Morgan Safford added 13 points while going 2 of 8 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 8 for 10 from the …

Robinson scores 24 points as Northern Kentucky defeats Bellarmine 86-70
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Robinson scores 24 points as Northern Kentucky defeats Bellarmine 86-70

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Trey Robinson scored 24 points as Northern Kentucky beat Bellarmine 86-70 on Saturday night. Randall Pettus II added 20 points while going 8 of 13 while they also had five rebounds. NEXT UP Northern Kentucky plays Tuesday against Akron on the …

No. 8 Kentucky beats Georgia State 105-76, breaks 100 points for the 4th time this season
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No. 8 Kentucky beats Georgia State 105-76, breaks 100 points for the 4th time this season

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cesare Edwards led Georgia State with 21 points, followed by Zarique Nutter with 19 and Malachi Brown with 11. Takeaways Georgia State: The Panthers scored the first three points and trimmed a double-digit lead to two at 31-29 with eight minutes left in the first …

Davis’ 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam
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Davis’ 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — VonCameron Davis scored 18 points as Kent State beat Towson 65-54 on Thursday night at the Western Slam. Anthony Morales shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points. Kent State outscored Towson by …

Boyd scores 22 in Charleston’s 79-64 win against Northern Kentucky
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Boyd scores 22 in Charleston’s 79-64 win against Northern Kentucky

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLESTON, S.C. — Derrin Boyd had 22 points in Charleston’s 79-64 victory over Northern Kentucky on Wednesday. AJ Smith scored 12 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Trey Robinson added 12 points, 12 rebounds and five steals for Northern Kentucky. Boyd led his …

Brea scores 20 points off the bench to pace Kentucky
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Brea scores 20 points off the bench to pace Kentucky

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky — Koby Brea came off the bench to score 20 points, including six three-pointers, and Jaxson Robinson added 14 as No. The Wildcats were cold from three-point range early in the first half, but Brea and Kerr Krissa each hit threes within 30 …

Olivia Cochran scores 15 and No. 17 Louisville women beat Southern Indiana 75-51
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Olivia Cochran scores 15 and No. 17 Louisville women beat Southern Indiana 75-51

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Olivia Cochran scored 15 points, freshman Tajianna Roberts added 11 and No. 17 Louisville beat Southern Indiana 75-51 on Friday night. Louisville only led 22-21 after the first quarter against Southern Indiana before scoring the opening 18 points of the second to …

LSU Women Dominate Eastern Kentucky in Season Opener, 95-44
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LSU Women Dominate Eastern Kentucky in Season Opener, 95-44

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Johnson shines for LSU, leading the team to a 95-44 victory in the season opener against Eastern Kentucky. LSU showed resilience in the first half, holding a 21-8 lead before gradually pulling away. Johnson's scoring prowess was evident, scoring 25 points and contributing to LSU's offensive dominance. The Tigers showcased their depth with four new players contributing to the scoring …

State Dominates N. Kentucky, Clinches Season Opener Win
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State Dominates N. Kentucky, Clinches Season Opener Win

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Florida State dominated Northern Kentucky in their season opener, scoring 74 points and holding on for a 62-74 victory. Jamir Watkins and Taylor Bol Bowen led the Seminoles with 17 points each, with Watkins shooting 8 of 17 from the field and grabbing four rebounds. The Seminoles dominated the first half, building a 43-31 lead and holding on for the …

Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut
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Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut

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No. 22 Kentucky started their season with a 98-43 win over South Carolina Upstate. The Wildcats were led by Clara Strack with 22 points, Georgia Amoore with 11 points, and Teonni Key with 14 points. The Wildcats shot 52% and held the Spartans to 29% shooting. USC Upstate had 18 turnovers and was outscored 34-0 on points off turnovers.

Eastern Kentucky Soars to 17-13 Victory Over Tarleton State in AP Top 25 Showdown
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Eastern Kentucky Soars to 17-13 Victory Over Tarleton State in AP Top 25 Showdown

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Eastern Kentucky stunned Tarleton State 17-13 in a thrilling upset. Joshua Carter rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns, while Matt Morrissey completed 11 passes for 31 yards and an interception. The Colonels dominated the ground, rushing for 243 yards and scoring three touchdowns. Despite a late rally by Tarleton, the Eastern Kentucky defense held on for the victory.

Reeves, Sheppard lead No. 15 Kentucky over No. 4 Tennessee 85-81
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Reeves, Sheppard lead No. 15 Kentucky over No. 4 Tennessee 85-81

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “Knecht went absolutely bonkers on us,” said Kentucky coach John Calipari. With 2:35 left in the game, Sheppard’s last 3-pointer gave Kentucky an 80-69 lead. “That’s a veteran team.” Tennessee, which clinched the SEC title Wednesday, had its seven-game winning streak snapped. We’ve had a …

Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinals
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Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinals

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MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had 28 points to pad her all-time NCAA scoring total and matched a season high with 15 assists to lead third-ranked Iowa past Michigan 95-68 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday. Hannah Stuelke scored 16 points on 7-for-7 shooting, Kate Martin added 13 points and Sydney Affolter had the best all-around game with 12 …

Dillingham scores 23, No. 15 Kentucky pulls away from Vanderbilt 93-77 for 4th consecutive win
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Dillingham scores 23, No. 15 Kentucky pulls away from Vanderbilt 93-77 for 4th consecutive win

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rob Dillingham scored 23 points, including consecutive 3-pointers just before halftime, Antonio Reeves added 20 in his home finale and No. The Wildcats went back and forth with the Commodores for much of the first half before taking the lead for good just before the break as Reed Sheppard made the first of Kentucky’s four straight 3s. …

Mississippi State faces No. 16 Kentucky following Hubbard’s 32-point performance
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Mississippi State faces No. 16 Kentucky following Hubbard’s 32-point performance

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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -4; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State hosts the No. Mississippi State averages 74.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.4 points per game. Mississippi State’s average of 7.3 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 8.3 …

Mississippi State faces No. 17 Kentucky after Hubbard’s 32-point performance
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Mississippi State faces No. 17 Kentucky after Hubbard’s 32-point performance

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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State plays the No. Mississippi State scores 74.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.4 points per game. Mississippi State makes 45.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.8 percentage points higher than Kentucky has allowed to its opponents. Kentucky has …

Freshman Justin Edwards scores 28, leading No. 17 Kentucky past No. 13 Alabama 117-95
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Freshman Justin Edwards scores 28, leading No. 17 Kentucky past No. 13 Alabama 117-95

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LEXINGTON, Ky — Kentucky coach John Calipari kept telling Justin Edwards he believed in him, even as the freshman struggled through an inconsistent season. “He said ‘Coach, I believe in you.’ And I said, you just got to stay the course.” Against Alabama, Edwards was 10 for 10 from the field and 4 for 4 from 3-point distance. Rylan Griffen …

Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama
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Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are only four regular-season games left, and it’s still impossible to know for sure what Kentucky is now or will be in a month. “Young kids, they lose focus.” That’s how a team face-plants at home against UNC Wilmington, then outduels top-10 North Carolina on a neutral court two weeks later. Kentucky led by as many …

LSU hosts Reeves and No. 17 Kentucky
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LSU hosts Reeves and No. 17 Kentucky

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LSU scores 77.3 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than the 77.4 Kentucky gives up. Reeves is scoring 19.5 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Wildcats. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 3-7, averaging 78.9 points, 35.1 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.2 …

No. 17 Kentucky visits LSU following Reeves’ 22-point showing
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No. 17 Kentucky visits LSU following Reeves’ 22-point showing

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LSU is seventh in the SEC with 24.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Jordan Wright averaging 3.9. LSU’s average of 7.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.6 fewer made shots on average than the 8.4 per game Kentucky allows. LAST 10 …

No. 22 Kentucky visits No. 13 Auburn following Williams’ 23-point performance
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No. 22 Kentucky visits No. 13 Auburn following Williams’ 23-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Kentucky Wildcats after Jaylin Williams scored 23 points in Auburn’s 101-61 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Auburn is second in the SEC with 37.6 points per game in the paint led by Johni Broome averaging 10.3. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 7-3, averaging 82.5 …

Dillingham leads No. 17 Kentucky against Vanderbilt
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Dillingham leads No. 17 Kentucky against Vanderbilt

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Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -8.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. Kentucky scores 16.8 more points per game than Vanderbilt gives up to opponents. Antonio Reeves is shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Wildcats, while averaging 19.5 points. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92
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Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler each scored 26 points, including 17 by James after halftime, and No. “Our biggest mindset going into the game was making it a 40-minute fight, putting two halves together,” said James, who made 9 of 18 from the field and 4 or 9 from long range. When I’m down, I feel like …

Louisville ends six-game skid with 101-92 victory over Florida State
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Louisville ends six-game skid with 101-92 victory over Florida State

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Brandon Huntley-Hatfield scored a career-high 29 points, freshman Ty-Laur Johnson had his first double-double and Louisville snapped a six-game skid with a 101-92 victory over Florida State on Saturday night. Huntley-Hatfield had 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting and Johnson scored 13 to guide Louisville to a 47-35 lead at halftime. Warley had 11 points to lead Florida …

Reeves leads the way with 24 points and No. 6 Kentucky beats Arkansas 63-57
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Reeves leads the way with 24 points and No. 6 Kentucky beats Arkansas 63-57

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— Antonio Reeves scored a game-high 24 points and No. Kentucky missed 10 straight field goals during a stretch in the middle of the first half, allowing Arkansas to take a double-digit lead. Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, whose 13.9 points per game are second on the team, did not play for Kentucky because of illness. DEVO GONE Arkansas announced 10 …

Ta’Lon Cooper’s 20 leads South Carolina over No. 6 Kentucky 79-62
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ta’Lon Cooper’s 20 leads South Carolina over No. 6 Kentucky 79-62

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ta’Lon Cooper scored 20 points and Jacobi Wright had 14 with four 3-pointers as South Carolina pulled away in the second half and beat No. — Lance Jones scored a season-high 24 points and Zach Edey added 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Purdue to a rout of Michigan. Jamal Shead chipped in 16 points and …

Wilkerson and Sam Houston host Western Kentucky
11 months, 1 week ago

Wilkerson and Sam Houston host Western Kentucky

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats Huntsville, Texas; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bearkats -2; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Lamar Wilkerson scored 24 points in Sam Houston’s 81-77 win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Sam Houston averages 72.4 points per game, 0.9 fewer points than the 73.3 …

Rob Dillingham scores 17 points, No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83
1 year ago

Rob Dillingham scores 17 points, No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83

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ATLANTA — Kentucky seemed to make all the big plays down the stretch. Rob Dillingham scored 17 points, including two straight baskets to swing the momentum back to Kentucky, and the 14th-ranked Wildcats held on for an 87-83 victory over over the No. “The play was not to turn it over.” Aaron Bradshaw was fouled and knocked down a free …

Reed Sheppard, No. 12 Kentucky overwhelm No. 8 Miami 95-73 in ACC/SEC Challenge
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Reed Sheppard, No. 12 Kentucky overwhelm No. 8 Miami 95-73 in ACC/SEC Challenge

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Reed Sheppard scored 21 points, including 13 during a second half in which Kentucky shot 67%, and Antonio Reeves added 18 to propel 12th-ranked Wildcats to a 95-73 blowout of No. Norchad Omier scored 20 points and Wooga Poplar had 19 for the Hurricanes, who shot 44.1% from the field but were no match for Kentucky’s nearly …

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s
1 year, 1 month ago

Mitchell scores 22 points to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 96-88 overtime win over Saint Joseph’s

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tre Mitchell scored nine of his season-high 22 points in overtime, leading No. Mitchell, a transfer from West Virginia, hit back-to-back 3-pointers to open Kentucky’s scoring in overtime, and the Wildcats outscored the Hawks 19-11 in the extra period. … If they leave me open, I’m going to keep shooting it.” Calipari wasn’t surprised by the showing …

Caitlin Clark, high-scoring No. 2 Iowa struggle offensively, fall to Kansas State 65-58
1 year, 1 month ago

Caitlin Clark, high-scoring No. 2 Iowa struggle offensively, fall to Kansas State 65-58

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark struggled through a poor shooting performance and No. Clark, The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball who swept national player of the year awards and led the Hawkeyes to their first NCAA championship game last season, scored 24 points on 9-for-32 shooting from the field and 2-for-16 sniping from long …

Kentucky lost to No. 1 Kansas but gave plenty of reasons for optimism
1 year, 1 month ago

Kentucky lost to No. 1 Kansas but gave plenty of reasons for optimism

New York Times  

CHICAGO — Kentucky played with house money Tuesday night at the Champions Classic. “We’ve got to get better at finishing, but a young team learns that,” said Calipari, who watched a six-point lead evaporate over the final three-and-a-half minutes. Then all of a sudden, we’re up.” Kansas scored the first nine points of the game and led 11-3 after five …

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 25 points, Jacob Toppin had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Kentucky beat Florida 82-74 on Wednesday night for its third straight victory. But Florida scored the next nine points, including six free throws — the last by Kyle Lofton with 1:12 left. Tshiebwe scored nine of Kentucky’s opening 17 points and Toppin sank …

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73
1 year, 10 months ago

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ricky Council IV scored 20 points, Anthony Black had 19 and Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory. Makhel Mitchell and Davonte Davis scored 15 points each and Jordan Walsh 13 for the Razorbacks who have won five straight conference …

Reeves scores 23, Kentucky hands Texas A&M first SEC loss
1 year, 11 months ago

Reeves scores 23, Kentucky hands Texas A&M first SEC loss

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Antonio Reeves hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 23 points as Kentucky beat Texas A&M 76-67 on Saturday, handing the Aggies their first SEC loss of the season. 5 Tennessee, saw Oscar Tshiebwe post 37 points and 24 rebounds in a win over Georgia and then ended Texas A&M’s seven-game winning streak. Reeves hit a 3-pointer …

Tshiebwe leads the way for No. 16 Kentucky over Yale, 69-59
2 years ago

Tshiebwe leads the way for No. 16 Kentucky over Yale, 69-59

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LEXINGTON — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 28 points and had 12 rebounds to lead No. Kentucky coach John Calipari said Tshiebwe played a big role in his team’s ability to overcome the gritty Bulldogs. “He didn’t demand the ball,” Calipari said of Tshiebwe in the first half. I figured out they couldn’t guard me.” Earlier this week, Calipari said Tshiebwe was …

Wallace leads No. 19 Kentucky past Michigan 73-69 in London
2 years ago

Wallace leads No. 19 Kentucky past Michigan 73-69 in London

Associated Press  

LONDON — John Calipari said Kentucky was lucky to beat Michigan in London after missing free throws down the stretch. Tshiebwe, last season’s consensus national player of the year, scored 13 points and pulled down 14 rebounds amid foul trouble that kept him on the bench for an extended spell in the second half. Overall, we’re a better team no …

Reeves, Fredrick lead No. 4 Kentucky past Howard 95-63
2 years, 1 month ago

Reeves, Fredrick lead No. 4 Kentucky past Howard 95-63

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Antonio Reeves scored 22 points, CJ Fredrick had 20 and Kentucky opened the season by beating Howard 95-63 on Monday night with All-American Oscar Tshiebwe and two other players sidelined. I think the whole team had a great game today and we just have to move on to the next game.” Added Fredrick, “I was just so …

No. 12 Kentucky needs OT to give Calipari his 800th win
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 12 Kentucky needs OT to give Calipari his 800th win

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — To John Calipari, his latest milestone only means he’s been coaching a long time. Kellan Grady scored eight points in overtime, including consecutive 3-pointers about a minute apart, and Sahvir Wheeler added two free throws to lift the Wildcats over Mississippi State 82-74 on Tuesday night. “I put my head down and drove and made the reverse …

Kessler has 19, No. 2 Auburn tops No. 12 Kentucky 80-71
2 years, 11 months ago

Kessler has 19, No. 2 Auburn tops No. 12 Kentucky 80-71

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AUBURN, Ala. — Walker Kessler scored 19 points and K.D. 9 UCLA 71, COLORADO 65 BOULDER, Colo. — Johnny Juzang scored 23 points, including a pair of crucial free throws with 16 seconds left, and UCLA held off Colorado. 16 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 79, UTAH 67 SALT LAKE CITY -- Drew Peterson scored 23 points and Boogie Ellis added 18 as …

Tshiebwe 24 points, 16 boards lead No. 13 Kentucky over MSM
3 years, 1 month ago

Tshiebwe 24 points, 16 boards lead No. 13 Kentucky over MSM

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Oscar Tshiebwe’s rebounding drew so much attention that his offense was something of an afterthought. 13 Kentucky shot well for the second consecutive game to run away from Mount St. Mary’s 80-55 on Tuesday night. “Today, the ball was just going in for me.” Josh Reaves and Jalen Benjamin scored 11 points each for Mount St. Mary’s, …

No. 10 Kentucky routs Robert Morris 100-60 in home opener
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 10 Kentucky routs Robert Morris 100-60 in home opener

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Oscar Tshiebwe’s zeal for rebounding is obvious, to say nothing of his energy. Of course, we’re going to have fun, but I came in to be a warrior, to help this team and take them as far as we can.” Tshiebwe’s rebounding prowess through two games is the most by a Wildcat in his debut season, and …

Keels, Banchero lead No. 9 Duke past No. 10 Kentucky in NYC
3 years, 1 month ago

Keels, Banchero lead No. 9 Duke past No. 10 Kentucky in NYC

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Freshman Trevor Keels scored 25 points and classmate Paolo Banchero added 22 to help No. 4 VILLANOVA 91, MOUNT ST. MARY’S 51 VILLANOVA, Pa. — Collin Gillespie scored 13 points in his first game since suffering a torn MCL in his left knee, and Villanova beat Mount St. Mary’s. 12 MEMPHIS 89, TENNESSEE TECH 65 MEMPHIS, Tenn. …

Molinar, Mississippi State end Kentucky’s NCAA tourney hopes
3 years, 9 months ago

Molinar, Mississippi State end Kentucky’s NCAA tourney hopes

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iverson Molinar scored eight of his 21 points in the final 3:07 to erase a five-point deficit and Mississippi State held off Kentucky 74-73 on Thursday in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. Mississippi State made just 3 of 14 from 3-point range until Molinar sank 3s on two straight possessions to retake the lead …

Brakefield scores go-ahead basket, Duke stops No. 7 Virginia
3 years, 10 months ago

Brakefield scores go-ahead basket, Duke stops No. 7 Virginia

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Freshman Jaemyn Brakefield scored the go-ahead basket on a reverse layup with 1:58 left and Duke came up with a final-possession stop and upset No. 15 TEXAS TECH 61 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Christian Braun hit a corner 3 with 24 seconds left, David McCormack scored 17 points and Kansas beat Texas Tech. 16 FLORIDA STATE 79, PITTSBURGH …

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