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Kentucky dismantles the Tide

Kentucky welcomes the Alabama Crimson Tide to Rupp Arena

“We are excited to bring Eric Wolford back to Kentucky,” Stoops said. “Eric had a big impact in the year he spent with us and has only gained more SEC experience after working with Coach Saban and Alabama the last two seasons. Eric and I go way back and I’m looking forward to having him return to our program.”

Brooklyn Miles and Saniah Tyler led the team with 14 points each, followed closely by Amiya Jenkins with 13. Eniya Russell and Maddie Scherr also contributed with 11 points apiece.

The action kicks off on Friday at 1 p.m. when Kentucky takes on Notre Dame. This will be followed by a clash between Alabama and Nebraska at 5 p.m. The winners of these two matches will advance to the final on Saturday at 3 p.m., where they will compete for a spot in the 2024 ITA Indoor Nationals. Meanwhile, the losing teams will face off in a consolation match on Saturday at 11 a.m.

In the women’s competition, Kentucky came up just short, losing to Alabama with a score of 163-156. On the other hand, Alabama claimed victory in the men’s competition with a score of 175-144.

In the morning session, several Wildcats posted strong performances. Frericks and Caroline Benda placed second and third respectively in the 500 freestyle, each with season-best times. In the men’s 500 free, freshman Carson Hick finished second with a time of 4:24.43.

This meet holds significant importance for the Wildcats as they gear up for the 2024 SEC Championships, which are just over a month away. It marks the first dual matchup between Kentucky and Alabama since December 2020, making it an exciting opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills.

Nyla Harris led the Cardinals with 18 points, matching her career high, and also contributed eight rebounds and two steals. Nina Rickards recorded her first double-double with the Cardinals, tallying 10 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Sydney Taylor added 17 points, her fourth consecutive game in double figures, along with four rebounds and two steals.

The Cardinals are coming into the Chancellor Classic on a high note, with a 2-0 record from their recent wins over Bellarmine (111-33) and Bucknell (77-44). Sydney Taylor led the team with a season-high 17 points in the win over Bucknell, surpassing the 1,500-point mark for her career.