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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.

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.

Kentucky will look to bounce back in their next game against Stonehill, which will take place on Friday at home as part of the Wildcat Challenge. This game will be televised on SEC Network+.

Kentucky had a strong defensive performance, limiting TAMC to just 61 points. Head coach John Calipari praised the team’s defensive efforts, stating, “We did a great job of shutting down their offense and staying disciplined on defense.”