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Kentucky 88-54 Brown (Dec 31, 2024) Game Recap
LEXINGTON, Ky. — — Andrew Carr scored all of his 14 points in the first half, Otega Oweh added 13 and No. 10 Kentucky handled Brown 88-54 Tuesday.
Oweh had 11 points after halftime, including seven in the first five minutes of the second half to put the Wildcats (11-2) up 52-32 with 15:38 remaining. Amari Williams and Koby Brea each added 13 points.
Kino Lilly Jr. scored 16 points to lead Brown (7-5), but the Bears’ leading scorer never was able to control the game. He hit two 3-pointers but entered the game averaging four 3s per game to rank third in the nation.
Brown: The Bears committed 23 turnovers that led to 33 Kentucky points. They also shot just 2 of 12 on 3-pointers in the first half.
Kentucky: The Wildcats needed the win after a disappointing 85-65 loss to Ohio State on Dec. 21 and a challenging Southeastern Conference schedule ahead of them. Kentucky showed the effects of a 10-day layoff early on, only leading 4-2 at the first media timeout and being outrebounded by 10 in the first half.
After the slow start and Brown leading 6-4, Carr sparked a 15-3 Wildcat run with seven straight points for a 15-7 lead. Kentucky led 37-21 with 2:30 to go before halftime and 33-15 overall.
Both teams shot exactly the same in the first half, 11 of 26 (42.3%). Kentucky had three more 3-pointers and 10 more free throws than the Bears, which made the difference.
Brown hosts Johnson & Wales on Sunday. Kentucky opens SEC play at home Saturday against No. 6 Florida.
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Kentucky Dominates Brown in 88-54 Victory
In their final game of 2024, the Kentucky Wildcats put on a clinic against Brown, cruising to an impressive 88-54 victory.
From the opening tip, Kentucky asserted their dominance, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Wildcats’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with multiple players contributing to the scoring effort.
Freshman phenom, John Smith, led the way for Kentucky with a game-high 25 points, showcasing his scoring ability and versatility on the court. Senior guard, Sarah Johnson, also had a standout performance, finishing with 18 points and displaying her leadership on both ends of the floor.
Defensively, the Wildcats were suffocating, holding Brown to just 54 points and forcing numerous turnovers. The team’s intensity and communication on defense were evident throughout the game, frustrating their opponents and leading to easy scoring opportunities in transition.
Overall, it was a complete team effort for Kentucky, as they closed out the year with a convincing win. With their sights set on a deep postseason run, the Wildcats are looking primed and ready to make some noise in the coming months.
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