Overview
- Kentucky shot 61% after halftime and outscored Nicholls 49-36 in the second half, hitting seven threes to pull away.
- Collin Chandler led with a career-high 15 points, while Otega Oweh added 13 and freshman Jasper Johnson scored 11.
- Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen returned to action with 10 points and six assists in his Kentucky debut.
- Sophomore Trent Noah left with a right ankle injury late in the first half and did not return, with his status to be monitored.
- Starting point guard Jaland Lowe was ruled out with a right shoulder injury as Kentucky turned to its depth ahead of Valparaiso on Friday and a trip to Louisville next week.