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.
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