Fresh off their Champions Classic triumph over Duke, the Kentucky Wildcats showed no signs of a letdown, delivering a commanding performance in a 97-68 victory over Lipscomb. The Cats set the tone early, using sharp shooting and stifling defense to cruise to an emphatic win.
So pure, so smooth 🤌
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— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 20, 2024
First-Half Fireworks
Kentucky came out firing, jumping to a 13-4 lead by the first TV timeout and extending it to 26-10 midway through the half. While a brief offensive lull allowed Lipscomb to stay within reach, the Wildcats closed strong, with Koby Brea’s three-pointer capping a 43-26 halftime advantage.
Boommm 💥
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— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 20, 2024
First-Half Stats:
Kentucky:
– Field Goals (FG): 14-28 (50%)
– Three-Point Shooting (3PT): 8-13 (61.5%)
– Free Throws (FT): 7-10 (70%)
– Rebounds: 24 (22 defensive, 2 offensive)
High flying OTEGA-TRON 🚀
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— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 20, 2024
We're having fun in @Rupp_Arena 😺
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— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 20, 2024
Top Performers:
– Jaxson Robinson: 13 points, 2-4 from three, 5-5 at the line
– Lamont Butler: 9 points, perfect from deep, standout defense
– Amari Williams: 7 rebounds, anchoring the paint
Lipscomb:
– Field Goals (FG): 9-34 (26.5%)
– Three-Point Shooting (3PT): 2-19 (10.5%)
– Free Throws (FT): 6-6 (100%)
Second Half: Unrelenting Dominance
The Wildcats continued their onslaught in the second half, with Amari Williams scoring on a putback to kick things off. By the under-eight timeout, Kentucky had extended their lead to 83-48. As the game wound down, the Rupp Arena crowd erupted when fan favorites Trent Noah and Travis Perry entered the game. Kentucky flirted with hitting the century mark but ultimately settled for a decisive 97-68 win.
3 Stars of the Night
1. Jaxson Robinson
– The junior stepped up in a big way, shaking off early-season scoring woes to post 20 points and 7 rebounds on efficient 6-10 shooting, including 3-6 from deep.
20 points for Jaxon Robinson. Going to need performances like this one from him if this team wants to go places. #BBN
— Blake Godbey (@FrostedBlakes51) November 20, 2024
2. Lamont Butler
– Butler’s consistency on both ends was pivotal, finishing with 16 points on 6-8 shooting, including a perfect 3-3 from beyond the arc. His defensive prowess added an extra layer to Kentucky’s dominance.
Lamont Butler 🔥
— TorresOnKentucky (@TorresOnUK) November 20, 2024
3. Amari Williams
– A force on the boards and in the paint, Williams posted 9 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks, anchoring the Wildcats’ interior game.
Team Totals:
– Field Goals (FG): 34-62 (54.8%)
– Three-Point Shooting (3PT): 12-25 (48%)
– Free Throws (FT): 17-21 (81%)
– Rebounds: 43 (34 defensive, 9 offensive)
– Assists: 10
– Blocks: 6
– Steals: 3
– Turnovers: 8
Bench Contributions
– Koby Brea: 12 points, 7 rebounds, perfect 3-3 from three
– Brandon Garrison: 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks
– Travis Perry: Scored his first collegiate basket
What’s Next?
The Wildcats, now riding high with momentum, return to action this Friday against Jackson State. With their sharp form and contributions from the entire roster, Kentucky looks primed for another dominant outing.
