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No. 9 Kentucky Rolls Past Nicholls 77-51 in Season Opener

A dominant second half highlighted by Collin Chandler’s career night answered preseason questions.

Overview

  • Kentucky shot 61% after halftime and hit seven second-half threes to break the game open.
  • Collin Chandler led with a career-high 15 points, Otega Oweh added 13 and freshman Jasper Johnson scored 11.
  • Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen returned from a leg issue and contributed 10 points in his Kentucky debut.
  • Starting point guard Jaland Lowe was sidelined with a right shoulder injury, and Trent Noah exited with a right ankle injury.
  • Up next, Kentucky hosts Valparaiso on Friday on SEC Network+ before traveling to Louisville next week.