Overview
- Freshman Malachi Moreno posted 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading six Kentucky players in double figures.
- Pittsburgh transfer Jaland Lowe returned from a shoulder injury to log 6 points and 5 assists in 18 minutes off the bench.
- Kentucky shot 54% from the field, including 65% in the first half, and made 11 three-pointers after early-season perimeter struggles.
- The Wildcats controlled the interior with 48 points in the post and a 50-34 rebounding edge in the 107-59 win.
- Sophomore Trent Noah sat out with a sprained ankle, with coach Mark Pope indicating he expects Noah back soon, as Kentucky turns to Tuesday’s road game at Louisville.