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The Cardinals’ success in this game was largely due to their performance at the free-throw line. They made an outstanding 36 of 49 attempts, drawing 40 fouls from New Mexico State – the most in program history. Head coach Kenny Payne expressed his pride in the team’s achievement, stating, “I’m proud of how they finished at the free-throw line late in the game. I’m proud of the fact that we won the game by being aggressive around the rim.”

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.

Louisville is looking to bounce back after two tough losses in the Empire Classic in New York. They fell to No. 19/17 Texas on a last-second shot and saw a late lead slip away against Indiana. Despite these setbacks, the Cardinals have a 4-1 advantage in the series against New Mexico State and have won their last three meetings.

With a record of 4-1 this season, the only setback for Kentucky so far was a close loss to top-ranked Kansas in Chicago. One notable aspect of their game this season has been their proficiency in three-point shooting. In their last three games, the Wildcats have made double-digit threes. According to forward Justin Edwards, head coach John Calipari encourages the team to shoot open shots. Edwards stated, “He’s on us about shooting open shots and making them… He says if you’re open, shoot it or I’ll take you out.”

In a thrilling overtime game, No. 16 Kentucky emerged victorious against Saint Joseph’s with a final score of 96-88. This win improves Kentucky’s record to 4-1 on the season, while Saint Joseph’s falls to 3-2. With this win, Kentucky now leads the series between the two teams with a 3-0 record.

Kentucky will look to bounce back in their next game against Stonehill, which will take place on Friday at home as part of the Wildcat Challenge. This game will be televised on SEC Network+.

However, Kentucky head coach John Calipari understands that this game is not about the storied past of these programs, but rather about the players on the current roster. With a relatively young team, Calipari is unsure of how they will respond to this high-pressure matchup.

Under the guidance of head coach Jeff Walz, the Cardinals have a stellar track record in home openers, boasting a record of 15-2. Additionally, they have been particularly successful in the month of November, with an impressive 88-17 record. This win cements their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in nonconference play, as they have a record of 176-33 against unranked opponents.

LEXINGTON, KY – In a commanding performance, the Kentucky Wildcats secured an impressive 82-54 victory over the USC Upstate Spartans. The win improves Kentucky’s record to 2-0 in the 2023-24 season, while USC Upstate falls to 0-3.

Kentucky had a strong defensive performance, limiting TAMC to just 61 points. Head coach John Calipari praised the team’s defensive efforts, stating, “We did a great job of shutting down their offense and staying disciplined on defense.”