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No. 9 Kentucky Blasts Valparaiso 107–59 Behind Moreno’s Double-Double in Lowe’s Debut

Lowe’s debut alongside Moreno’s breakout underscores Kentucky’s depth heading into Tuesday’s visit to Louisville.

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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 04: Mouhamed Dioubate #23 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates in the game against the Nicholls Colonels at Rupp Arena on November 04, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Kentucky moved to 2-0 with a 107-59 rout at Rupp Arena, building a 32-point halftime lead behind a 58-point first half.
  • Freshman Malachi Moreno posted 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading six Wildcats in double figures as Otega Oweh had 15 and Collin Chandler and Mouhamed Dioubate added 14 each.
  • The Wildcats shot 54% overall and 65% in the first half, hitting 11 three-pointers with 27 assists against just six turnovers.
  • Point guard Jaland Lowe returned from a shoulder issue to log 18 minutes off the bench, finishing with six points and five assists.
  • Sophomore Trent Noah sat with a sprained ankle, and coach Mark Pope said he expects Noah back soon; next up is Tuesday at No. 11 Louisville on ESPN.