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Kentucky took control of the game early on, with goalkeeper Casper Mols making a crucial save in the opening 15 minutes. The breakthrough came in the 26th minute, as Ben Damge scored his first goal of the night, assisted by freshman Josh Gordon. The Wildcats went into halftime with a 1-0 lead, having recorded four shots and one save.

Sydney Taylor shined for Louisville, delivering an impressive 15-point performance. The team showed impressive depth, with eight players scoring in double figures for the first time in program history. Taylor showcased her shooting skills, going 5-of-8 from the field and sinking 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. Her contributions extended beyond scoring, as she also recorded four assists and two steals.

The game got off to a fast-paced start as DePaul burst out of the gate with a 24-11 lead midway through the first quarter, hitting 10 of their first 12 shots. However, Louisville fought back in the latter half of the period, finishing on an 18-5 run to tie the game at 29 heading into the second quarter.

LEXINGTON, KY – In a commanding performance, the Kentucky Wildcats secured an impressive 82-54 victory over the USC Upstate Spartans. The win improves Kentucky’s record to 2-0 in the 2023-24 season, while USC Upstate falls to 0-3.

Kentucky started the match with a strong performance in smallbore, earning a score of 2344, while Memphis posted a score of 2328. The Wildcats maintained their momentum in the air rifle event, securing the match with a score of 2379, just two points ahead of Memphis’ 2377. The 4723 score was only slightly shy of the season opener’s impressive 4727. Similarly, Memphis recorded their second-highest score of the season with 4705.

Right from the opening whistle, the Cardinals set the tone for the match, displaying their attacking prowess. Their fluid passing and impeccable teamwork created numerous opportunities, leaving the Duke defense scrambling to keep up. It was only a matter of time before the Cardinals found the back of the net.