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It was a balanced offensive effort for Louisville, as Olivia Cochran led the way with 16 points and 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season. Fellow teammate Nyla Harris also had an impressive performance, contributing 16 points and nine rebounds. Kiki Jefferson rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists.

The game began with a tight first half, featuring five lead changes and six ties. Going into the second half, Louisville held a narrow one-point lead. However, in the third quarter, Kentucky briefly took the lead by three points. The Cardinals, though, quickly responded with a late 14-2 run, giving them a comfortable nine-point lead.

Leading the way for Kentucky was Ajae Petty, who showcased her dominance in the post throughout the game. The 6-3 center had a career-high 33 points and grabbed a career-best 15 rebounds, leaving fans and head coach Kyra Elzy impressed with her performance. Elzy praised Petty’s selflessness and ability to find a way to score even when faced with double-teams.

The Cardinals have been a force to be reckoned with when facing nonconference opponents under Coach Walz. They hold a remarkable 182-34 (.843) record against nonconference foes in regular season play, and have won 84 out of their last 95 non-conference games. Since the start of the 2017-18 season, Louisville has amassed 185 wins, ranking fourth in the NCAA, and boasts a winning percentage of .849, ranking fifth during that span.

Louisville displayed a balanced attack against the Aggies, as five players scored in double figures and seven players contributed with six points or more. This depth of scoring is a key factor for the Cardinals, as they had 10 players contribute on the scoreboard. The team’s ability to involve multiple players in the scoring allows for a well-rounded offense.

The Cardinals were trailing at halftime but managed to take control of the game in the third quarter. With a 7-0 run, they regained the lead and never looked back. This win also ended the Rebels’ five-game winning streak.

In a high-scoring game against Marshall, the Kentucky Wildcats were able to secure a victory at Rupp Arena. The UK student-athletes expressed their thoughts on the game, highlighting their offensive prowess and the need to improve on the defensive end.

It was a high-scoring game for the Wildcats, as they tallied 118 points, the most in the John Calipari era. This surpasses the previous record of 115 points scored against Arizona State in 2016. It was also the second 100-point game of the season for Kentucky and the 21st century score of the Calipari era.

Kentucky struggled against top-ranked teams this season, as they now hold a 0-2 record against Associated Press Top 10 teams. The Wildcats, currently in their 50th season, have an all-time record of 896-592 (.602), putting them just four wins away from reaching the milestone of 900 victories.

The highly anticipated ACC Football Championship Game will kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 2nd, and will be televised on ABC. The game will take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year marks the 14th time in the last 15 years that the game will be held in primetime.