No. 23 Kentucky beat No. 19/16 Texas Tech, 76-65, in an exhibition at Rupp Arena, closing strong after the Red Raiders tied the game in the second half. Five Wildcats scored in double figures, and Kentucky held Texas Tech to 11 points after the final tie.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky shot 49% from the field (25 of 51) and recorded 18 assists.
  • Five Wildcats reached double figures; Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno led with 15 points each.
  • Kentucky closed with a 22-11 run after the score was tied at 54.
  • Attendance: 19,228.
State of Play
  • Kentucky has won both of its exhibitions; opponents are shooting 36% from the field and 20% from 3-point range through those games.
  • The Wildcats play UCF in their final exhibition Oct. 28, then open the regular season against Manhattan on Nov. 3.
Bottom Line

Kentucky’s late-game execution made the difference: Mason Williams sparked the decisive stretch, and Alex Wilkins helped extend the lead. The exhibition win offers an encouraging look at the Wildcats’ scoring depth and defensive numbers ahead of the regular season.