In a matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Cincinnati Bearcats, it was Cincinnati who emerged victorious with a final score of 65-41. With this win, Cincinnati moves to 3-3 this season, while Kentucky falls to 2-5.
This game marked the 50th season for the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program. Kentucky currently holds a 896-593 all-time record, with just four wins standing between them and the prestigious 900-win milestone.
Under the leadership of head coach Kyra Elzy, who is in her fourth season, the Wildcats have compiled a solid 51-45 overall record.
Kentucky remains the leader in the all-time series against Cincinnati, with a record of 19-7.
Looking ahead, Kentucky will be hosting Boston College in the ACC / SEC Challenge on Thursday, November 30. This game will take place at the Clive M. Beck Center on the campus of Transylvania University and will be televised on SEC Network.
In terms of team notes, Kentucky stuck with their starting lineup of Brooklynn Miles, Maddie Scherr, Saniah Tyler, Amiya Jenkins, and Ajae Petty for the second consecutive game and the fourth time this season. The Wildcats have a 2-2 record when using this particular combination.
The game got off to a promising start for Kentucky, as Saniah Tyler scored first for her team. However, Cincinnati quickly tied the game at 2-2 before Tyler hit a 3-pointer. From there, Kentucky struggled to maintain their lead, allowing Cincinnati to go on an 8-0 run. The first quarter ended with Cincinnati leading 16-9.
In the second quarter, Ajae Petty was able to score the first points for Kentucky after drawing a foul and making both of her free throws. However, Cincinnati responded with consecutive 3-pointers and a jumper, extending their lead to 28-13. Kentucky managed to go on a 7-0 run to close the gap to eight points, but they were unable to score in the final two minutes of the half. Cincinnati led 31-20 at halftime.
Maddie Scherr provided a spark for Kentucky in the second half, hitting three 3-pointers in the third quarter alone. Despite her efforts, Cincinnati continued to score consistently. Kentucky struggled in the third quarter, allowing Cincinnati to go on an 11-0 run. The quarter ended with Cincinnati leading 52-31.
Both teams experienced a shooting drought in the fourth quarter. Kentucky went 3-of-13 from the field, with Maddie Scherr hitting her fifth 3-pointer of the game. Cincinnati went 4-of-12 in the quarter. In the end, Cincinnati emerged as the clear winner with a final score of 65-41.
Maddie Scherr had an impressive performance for Kentucky, leading her team with 25 points, including five made 3-pointers. This marked her first game of the season and the fifth game of her career where she led the team in scoring. She also recorded three rebounds, two blocks, and one assist.
Ajae Petty led Kentucky in rebounds, grabbing seven boards. This marked her sixth game of the season and the 17th game of her career where she led the team in this category.
