ajae petty

Kentucky enters the game with an 8-9 overall record, including a 1-2 record in the Southeastern Conference. They started off conference play with a victory against Arkansas, followed by losses to Tennessee and Vanderbilt. However, despite their recent defeat to Vanderbilt, senior forward Ajae Petty had a standout performance, scoring 23 points and grabbing a career-high 21 rebounds. This marked the first 20-20 game for the program since Valerie Still accomplished the feat in 1982.

Kentucky’s offense received additional contributions from Maddie Scherr with 20 points and Brooklynn Miles with 11. The game began with Kentucky taking an early lead, scoring the first five points through a three-pointer from Scherr and a layup by Petty. However, Vanderbilt quickly turned the tide and went on a 15-point run to establish a 15-5 advantage. Scherr managed to halt the run with a pair of free throws, but Vanderbilt maintained control and ended the opening quarter leading 23-13.

Eniya Russell made an impact off the bench, leading UK in scoring with 16 points. Maddie Scherr also contributed to the team’s efforts with 13 points, five assists, and four rebounds, while Saniya Tyler added valuable points with 10 on the board.

Petty displayed her talent on the court, making 11 of 19 field goal attempts for her 22 points. She also contributed three assists, tying her career high. Brooklyn Miles added 12 points for Kentucky, while Emma King chipped in with 10 points.

Ajae Petty also made a significant impact on the game, recording a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Emma King had a solid performance as well, scoring five points and delivering a career-high six assists. Freshman Janae Walker made her mark on the court, showcasing her potential with a career-high six points.

The Cats got off to a promising start, with Russell scoring the first basket of the game, giving them a 4-3 lead. However, Minnesota quickly turned the tide, going on a seven-point run to take a 10-4 advantage. Kentucky fought back, scoring the next seven points and exchanging the lead four more times before ending the period with a slim 17-16 lead, thanks to a pair of free throws from Russell.

Petty’s standout performance came in a game against Tennessee Tech on Sunday, where she led her team to victory with a career-high 33 points and 15 rebounds. This remarkable feat places her in an elite group of Wildcats players, as only four individuals in the program’s history have achieved a 30-15 double-double. The last player to accomplish this feat was Valerie Still over a decade ago. Still, an all-time great for Kentucky, witnessed Petty’s success firsthand from the stands.

Leading the way for Kentucky was Ajae Petty, who showcased her dominance in the post throughout the game. The 6-3 center had a career-high 33 points and grabbed a career-best 15 rebounds, leaving fans and head coach Kyra Elzy impressed with her performance. Elzy praised Petty’s selflessness and ability to find a way to score even when faced with double-teams.

Kentucky started off strong, scoring the first four points of the game and even building a 9-2 lead with a layup and free throw by Jenkins. However, Colorado quickly responded with a 7-0 run to tie the game. The contest remained close, with the score tied at nine, 11, and 14 before the Buffaloes closed out the first quarter on a 14-0 run, giving them a 25-14 lead after the opening 10 minutes.

Ajae Petty was a consistent scorer for Kentucky, making two field goals and five free throws to contribute nine points to the team’s total. Eniya Russell also had a solid performance, making four field goals, including a three-pointer, to add nine points of her own. Saniya Tyler made an impact from beyond the arc with three triples for her nine points.