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Leading the charge for Kentucky was D.J. Wagner, who notched an impressive 28 points. Antonio Reeves contributed 23 points for the Cats, while Tre Mitchell added 18. Rob Dillingham had a stellar night, connecting on seven of his eight shots to finish with 16 points. Reed Sheppard scored 12 points, Justin Edwards contributed 10, and all four players had double-digit points by halftime.

The Cardinals have their sights set on their 11th win of the season, a feat they haven’t achieved since 2012. Furthermore, Louisville is determined to end their four-game losing streak against the Wildcats and secure their first home win since 2014.

Both teams are coming into this game with high hopes and a lot on the line. Kentucky is looking to end their regular season on a positive note and secure a bowl game bid. The Wildcats, led by head coach Mark Stoops, currently hold a record of 7-4 overall and 4-4 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Freshman standout Brooklyn DeLeye led the charge for Kentucky, recording an impressive 16 kills with only two errors, hitting for .350. She also contributed six digs to the team’s effort. This win marked the Wildcats’ third top-10 victory of the season and their second over the Razorbacks. Erin Lamb added 12 kills to the scoreboard, and Reagan Rutherford had a strong performance with 10 kills in her first match back from an ankle injury.

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.”

Fans can engage with Coach Stoops by tweeting their questions to @UKSportsNetwork or by calling either 1-800-606-GAME (4263) or 859-280-2287. The show is broadcasted in Lexington on WLAP-630 and is also available online at UKathletics.com. Furthermore, the show can be listened to on UK Sports Network affiliates throughout Kentucky.

The show is broadcasted on 630 WLAP in Lexington and can also be streamed online at UKathletics.com. It is available for viewing through UK Sports Network affiliates, the Kentucky men’s basketball Facebook page, and the UK Athletics app.

The dynamic duo of Mitchell and D.J. Wagner were the driving forces for Kentucky, each contributing 22 points to the team’s triumph. Wagner also impressed with a season-high six assists, displaying his versatility on the court. Antonio Reeves also made a significant impact, contributing 20 points, while Rob Dillingham added 13 points to the tally. Justin Edwards rounded off the impressive offensive display, joining his teammates in double figures with 13 points, as well as contributing six assists and five rebounds.

In anticipation of the upcoming game, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops held his weekly press conference on Monday at noon ET. The press conference was an opportunity for Stoops to address the team’s performance and discuss their strategy moving forward.

Under the guidance of head coach Johan Cedergren, Kentucky has made 10 NCAA Tournaments in his 12 seasons as coach, accumulating 14 appearances in program history. The Wildcats faced a challenging start to the 2023 season with a 3-6-0 record, but they turned the tide in October, going unbeaten in their final seven regular season matches. Notably, Kentucky upset No. 1 Marshall and No. 2 West Virginia, paving the way for a postseason run.