LEXINGTON, KY. (LEX 18) — The No. 8 Kentucky Men’s Basketball remains undefeated, starting the season 7-0 after a 105-76 win over Georgia State on Friday night in Rupp Arena. Seven Cats finished the night in double digits, led by Jaxson Robinson with 19 points, shooting 9-14 from the field. Lamont Butler followed with 17 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals.
The Panthers applied more physical defensive pressure, forcing Kentucky to meet their physicality and drive to the basket Kentucky would finish with 62 points in the paint.
The Wildcats started the game struggling a bit, turning over the ball in their first two possessions. Kentucky would soon find momentum with a 7-0 run spearheaded by Butler and Robinson.
Kentucky would find a 15-point lead at the half, 48-33. The Cats shot an impressive 67.9% from the field despite only making 4-of-11 from the 3-point line and only collecting one offensive rebound.
The Panthers came out on fire with a 6-0 run, while the Cats had a field goal drought to bring the game within six points. Kentucky called a timeout to reset; Oweh would have the answer with a floater outside the lane.
On the other end, Amari Williams would steal from the wing and pass ahead for another chance on offense. Williams would then hit four straight free throws and a bucket down low to push the lead, 67-56 with 11:35 left in the game.
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