Overview
- Sophomore Collin Chandler posted a career-high 15 points, capping a decisive run with consecutive threes and a one‑handed dunk.
- Kentucky held Nicholls to 3-of-25 shooting (12%) in the first half and won the glass 51-30, limiting the Colonels to 51 points.
- After a 28-15 halftime lead, the Wildcats shot 61% and hit seven threes in a 49-point second half to break the game open.
- Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen returned to log 10 points and six assists, while starting point guard Jaland Lowe sat with a right shoulder injury.
- Sophomore Trent Noah left with a right ankle injury that is being evaluated; Kentucky hosts Valparaiso on Friday before a trip to Louisville next week.