Overview
- Koby Brea came off the bench to score 20 points, hitting six 3-pointers, to lead No. 23 Kentucky to a decisive win over Bucknell.
- Kentucky built an early double-digit lead and maintained control throughout the game, finishing with a 50-28 advantage in paint points.
- Amari Williams recorded a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds, contributing significantly to Kentucky's 57-35 rebounding edge.
- Jaxson Robinson added 14 points for Kentucky, while Ian Motta led Bucknell with 18 points on 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
- Kentucky will face No. 7 Duke next in the State Farm Champions Classic, marking their first major test of the season.