LEXINGTON, Ky. – A relentless three-pointโ attackโค propelled the No. 19 University of Kentucky men’s basketball team to a decisive 87-50 victory over Tennessee Tech on November 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats showcased theirโ offensive firepower, connecting on 14 three-pointers throughout the contest.
Kentucky’s dominant performance against theโ Golden Eagles marks an critically important โฃearly-season win as thay navigateโ aโฃ challenging non-conference schedule. This victoryโค provides aโ confidence boost for a young Kentucky squad aiming to contend for a Southeastern Conference championship and a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats will continue their homestand onโฃ December 2, 2023, against North Carolina-Wilmington.
Reed Sheppard led all scorers with 21 points, shooting 7-of-9 from beyond the arc. Antonio reeves added 14 points, whileโ rob โฃdillingham and Justin Edwards contributed 11 points each. Kentucky’s balanced scoring attack proved too much for Tennessee Tech to handle.
the Wildcats established control early, racing to a 48-23 lead at halftime. Their โคsharp shootingโ and aggressive defense stifled the Golden Eagles’ offense. Kentucky โขfinished the game shooting 52.2% from three-pointโข range and 50.8% overall.
Tennessee Tech was led by Jaylen Searles with 12 points. The Goldenโ Eagles struggledโข to find consistentโ offense against Kentucky’s suffocating defense.โค
Kentucky’sโ next game is scheduled forโ 7:00 p.m. ET on โDecember โฃ2, 2023, against UNC Wilmington and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
