Despite the loss, Kentucky’s women’s basketball program is celebrating its 50th season and currently has an impressive all-time record of 896-590. Head coach Kyra Elzy is in her fourth season leading the Wildcats and has a 51-42 overall record.
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Kentucky Mens Basketball
Kentucky set to face off against Saint Joseph’s in highly anticipated match
The Wildcats enter this contest on a high note after a dominant performance against Stonehill, where they cruised to a 101-67 victory. A standout player for Kentucky in that game was freshman sensation Reed Sheppard. The London native was on fire, making nine out of ten shots from the field, including an impressive seven out of eight from beyond the arc. Sheppard finished the game with a game-high 25 points, along with seven assists, three steals, three rebounds, and two blocked shots.
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Kentucky had a strong start to the second half, with a nine-play, 92-yard scoring drive that ended in Ray Davis’ 31-yard rush. This impressive drive gave Kentucky a 14-10 lead in the third quarter. The Wildcats’ defense also stepped up, forcing punts on eight of South Carolina’s final nine possessions.
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Despite the loss, there were standout performances from individual players on the Wildcats’ roster. Quarterback Devin Leary completed 17 of his 34 pass attempts, accumulating 171 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Wide receivers Dane Key and Barion Brown made significant contributions to the offense, with Key catching four passes for 51 yards and Brown adding four receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown.
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Kentucky stunned their opponents with their precision from behind the arc, converting a remarkable 17 of 32 attempts, an impressive 53.1 percent success rate. This marked a historic achievement for a John Calipari-coached team, as it represented the most three-pointers made in his tenure at Kentucky. Moreover, it was the most threes the Cats had registered in almost three decades. Their overall shooting percentage was equally remarkable, as they made an incredible 63.9 percent of their field goals, sinking 39 of 61 attempts.
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Once the game gets underway, stay tuned to Tom Leach, Jeff Piecoro, and Jeremy Jarmon as they provide real-time commentary of the game. These experienced voices will guide you through all the intense moments and thrilling plays that unfold on the field.
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In an impressive display of offensive firepower, the No. 17/16 Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Stonehill Ravens with a commanding final score of 101-67. The Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center was filled with excitement as the Wildcats improved their season record to 3-1.
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The previous sellout game was the Louisville-Notre Dame contest on Oct. 7, which drew the largest crowd in school history with a whopping 59,081 attendees. Now, the Cards will have the opportunity to once again fill the stadium to capacity with the highly anticipated matchup against Kentucky.
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Both teams are coming into this game with a determination to secure a victory. The Wildcats, coached by Mark Stoops, currently hold a record of 7-3 (4-3 SEC). After suffering a tough loss to the Georgia Bulldogs last week, the Wildcats are eager to bounce back and finish the season strong.
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The Wildcats, led by head coach Kyra Elzy, have a 51-41 overall record under her leadership. Despite the loss, Kentucky still holds a 6-1 advantage in all-time matchups against the Governors, including a 4-1 record in home games. The Wildcats will now embark on a four-game away stretch, beginning with a game against NR/RV Florida Gulf Coast on November 19.