Main Story

No. 14 Kentucky opened its season with an emphatic 85-42 win over Morehead State, building an early lead with a 13-0 run and never letting up. Clara Strack paced the Wildcats with 17 points and nine rebounds, while six Kentucky players scored at least 10 points.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky won by 43 points, 85-42.
  • The Wildcats led 42-15 at halftime.
  • Clara Strack scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
  • Savvy Swords led all players with 11 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Kentucky’s balanced scoring included 12 points apiece from Ajša Sivka, Diana Collins and Maddyn Greenway.
  • Freshmen Emily McDonald and Me’Arah O’Neal each scored 10 points.
  • The Wildcats host Northern Kentucky on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET; the game will air on SEC Network Plus.
Bottom Line

Kentucky began the season with a dominant team performance, pairing a fast start with contributions across the roster. The next test comes Thursday against Northern Kentucky.