freshman standout

While Sheppard’s performance was commendable, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for Kentucky. Antonio Reeves added 14 points before fouling out, while Justin Edwards and Tre Mitchell each contributed 11 points and six rebounds. Unfortunately, the Wildcats struggled from behind the arc, only making five of 17 attempts, resulting in a disappointing 29.4 percent shooting percentage.

The standout performer of the game was freshman Rob Dillingham, who led all scorers with an impressive 17 points. Fellow freshman guard D.J. Wagner also had a solid performance, contributing 13 points. Additionally, freshmen Justin Edwards and Reed Sheppard each scored 12 points, while senior Antonio Reeves added 11 points to the scoreboard.