Tag: Georgia Amoore

The Kentucky women bounce back with a blowout of Arkansas

Kentucky women take control early and beat Arkansas by 20 points.

Their last time out, Kentucky women’s basketball suffered a tough loss to Texas A&M when nothing seemed to work. On Sunday, they bounced back against the Arkansas Razorbacks, and earned a dominant win, 89 – 69.

The Wildcats jumped out to a 29 – 10 lead after the first quarter after starting the game with 11 straight points. At the half they led 44 – 28.

The lead swelled in the third quarter, when Kentucky scored 33 points. They closed it out in a low-scoring fourth quarter.

Related: Forward Andrew Carr could miss some time

Guard Georgia Amoore led five Wildcats in double figures with 19 points. She added 8 assists as well. Clara Strack and Teonni Key each had a double-double, Strack with 17 points and 10 rebounds, Key with 13 points and 11 boards. Strack also had 4 blocks.

Kentucky shot the ball well all game, including making 46% of their three point attempts. They also dominated the boards, out-rebounding Arkansas 44 – 30.

Up next for the Cats is a big test against the 19th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. It will be a fun matchup and a good gauge for Kenny Brooks of just how good his team is.

The shots just weren’t falling as the Kentucky women lose to Texas A&M

The Kentucky women took their first SEC loss of the year on Thursday against Texas A&M.

Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky women’s basketball team have been on a roll. Their win over Georgia in their last game made nine win in a row, and catapulted them up to 11th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. However, that came to an end Thursday night against Texas A&M.

It was one of those nights for the Wildcats. They made just 31% of their shots overall, and went just 1-of-18 from three point range. Still, Kentucky led by four going into the fourth quarter.

In the final period, Kentucky only scored nine points, and were out-scored by ten by the Aggies. The final score would be 61-55 in favor of Texas A&M.

Related: Kenny Brooks gives an update on Jordan Obi’s injury

Teonni Key was one of the few Wildcats who did have a good game. She recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds on 50% shooting from the floor.

Georgia Amoore was the only other Kentucky player in double figures with 15 points. She struggled from the floor, however, and was 0-of-8 from behind the arc.

The Wildcats will look to get back on track on Sunday. They’ll play the Arkansas Razorbacks back at home.

Clara Strack has a huge game in a Kentucky win over Georgia

Kentucky women’s basketball stays unbeaten in the SEC after beating Georgia.

Coach Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky women’s basketball team stayed unbeaten in the SEC on Sunday by beating the Georgia Bulldogs 78-64. It was their night straight win overall, and showcased two of the Wildcats biggest stars.

Center Clara Strack led the way for Kentucky with 25 points and 12 rebounds. She also had 4 assists and a block. Meanwhile, Georgia Amoore went for 24 points and 8 assists, continuing a season that has her in the running for a national Player of the Year award.

Related: Kentucky women jump in Coaches Poll

Amelia Hassett was the only other Wildcat in double figures, and she also had a double-double with 14 points and 10 boards. Teonni Key was next with 9 points.

Kentucky won the game early on. They jumped out to a 23-4 lead after the first quarter, and led 44-21 lead at halftime. Georgia played much better in the second half, but they weren’t able to mount a real comeback.

The Wildcats will play Texas A&M next, with that game coming on Thursday evening. It can be viewed on the SEC Network.

Kentucky women roll past Auburn behind a Georgia Amoore double-double

Kentucky women’s basketball gets a blowout win over Auburn on Sunday.

Point guard Georgia Amoore did it again on Sunday. Against the Auburn Tigers, she played 38 minutes and recorded a double-double with 21 points and 11assists. Her output helped propel Kentucky women’s basketball to a 80 – 61 victory.

Kentucky took control early behind Amoore and Clara Strack, who staked the Cats to a 36 – 25 halftime lead. Auburn wouldn’t get any closer in the second half, and the fourth quarter saw Kentucky pull away for another dominant victory.

Related: Jaxson Robinson leads Kentucky to win over Mississippi St

Amoore led the way, but she got plenty of help. Dazia Lawrence was 8-of-13 from the field and matched her teammate’s 21 points to co-lead the team.

Center Clara Strack added 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Teonni Key had 15 points and 7 boards.

Coach Kenny Brooks now has the Wildcats at 15 – 1 overall and 4 – 0 in the SEC. They’ve been ranked around 15th in the polls for quite some time, but voters might have to re-think their position after another dominating week from Kentucky.

Two graduate transfers are leading Kentucky’s basketball teams to early success

The men and women’s Kentucky basketball teams are being led by two graduate students who transferred in this year.

On Sunday, in the closing moments of Kentucky women’s basketball’s win over Vanderbilt, point guard Georgia Amoore put the finishing touches on a 24 point and 9 assist day. It was her sixth consecutive contest with 20 or more points, and eighth of the season.

A day before, Lamont Butler recorded 19 points and 8 assists in a big win over the previously unbeaten Florida Gators. He made shots when he needed to, and, as he has all season, delivered the ball where it needed to be nearly without fail.

The two Kentucky point guards have been big parts of their teams’ starts to the season, and the parallels between the two are numerous.

Related: A top 2025 recruit had some interesting comments

Butler transferred over from San Diego State to join new coach Mark Pope as he rebuilt an empty roster. Amoore followed Kenny Brooks from Virginia Tech to play one final season with the Wildcats, with a plan to build the offense around her.

Both players are graduate students and point guards. Both are leaders on the floor and both are the heart of their team.

More importantly, if either team plans to make a deep NCAA Tournament run in March, both Amoore and Butler will have to be a big part of it. For now, both have been home run additions to the two rosters for Kentucky basketball.

Kentucky women stay red hot and take down Vanderbilt

Kentucky women’s basketball beats Vanderbilt with another hot shooting day.

Kentucky women’s basketball began SEC play by scoring 91 points in a record-setting win over Mississippi State. In their second conference game on Sunday, they scored even more, beating Vanderbilt 96 – 78.

The Wildcats jumped out to a hot start, scoring 31 first quarter points. The shots were falling and the lead got big early on. At halftime, Kentucky led 51 – 38.The second half was closer, but the Cats closed strong, and put it away.

Related: Kentucky sports: The year in pictures

Georgia Amoore led five Wildcats in double figures with 24 points. She added 9 assists. Amelia Hassett had 20 points and 9 rebounds. Clara Strack posted a double-double with 17 points and 15 boards to go with 2 blocked shots. It was a terrific team effort from Kentucky, and an impressive victory.

Kentucky now advances to 13 – 1 on the season, and 2 – 0 in the SEC. Their next game is on January ninth against the Florida Gators, who are currently 10 – 6. The Cats will try and continue their dominant start to their conference schedule.

Kentucky women open SEC play with a new record for threes and a win

Kentucky women’s basketball opened SEC play with a win over Mississippi State

Thursday night saw Kenny Brooks and the 16th ranked Kentucky women’s basketball open up SEC play against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. It would be a night to remember. The Wildcats would set a new record for made three-pointers and get a blowout victory.

Dazia Lawrence would get Kentucky out to a hot start by making some early shots from deep, and the Cats would lead 49 – 35 at halftime. The second half saw more three-pointers, particular from Lawrence and Georgia Amoore, and Kentucky pulled away for a 91 – 69 win.

Related: Updated SEC basketball power rankings

Amoore and Lawrence led the way for the Wildcats with 27 and 28 points respectively. They made seven threes apiece, and the team made 18, which is a new school record. Teonni Key added a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

The win moves Kentucky to 12 – 1 on the year, and 1 – 0 in SEC play. They take on Vanderbilt next. That game will be on Sunday, January 5th.

Kentucky women close non-conference play with a win over WKU

Kentucky women’s basketball got a 88 – 70 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday.

Kentucky women’s basketball played its last non-conference game of the season on Saturday. They took on in-state opponent Western Kentucky, and like the men’s team, took down the Hilltoppers 88 – 70.

The win puts the Wildcats at 11 – 1 on the season as they prepare to head into SEC play. They’re ranked 15th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, and 16th in the AP Top 25 poll. There’s no doubt that this has been one of the best starts to a season in some time.

Related: Kentucky makes the top 15 for 2026 recruit Tay Kinney

On Saturday, Kentucky was led by Clara Strack, who continued here terrific season with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Georgia Amoore also scored 21 and added 9 assists. Teonni Key and Saniah Tyler also scored in double figures with 15 and 11 respectively.

As a team, the Cats made 52% of their shots in the game, and dominated on the boards, 41- 26. It was another fantastic team performance and Kenny Brooks continues to have them looking very good.

The Wildcats begin SEC play on January 2nd against Mississippi State.

Kentucky women comeback in the second half to beat Belmont

Led by Georgia Amoore, Kentucky women’s basketball defeated Belmont on Friday.

It wasn’t easy at all, but Kentucky women’s basketball advanced their record to 10 – 1 with a win over Belmont on Friday. The Bruins gave the Cats everything they had, though, and it was a narrow win.

Belmont jumped out to an early lead, but Kentucky kept within a few points. In the second quarter, however, the margin swelled, and was six points at the half.

Related: Kentucky women move up a spot in the Coaches Poll

Kentucky quickly closed the gap in the third, and led by three going into the fourth. They would wind up winning by just six points, 84 – 78, in a game that was closer than most expected.

Georgia Amoore led Kentucky with 23 points which came mostly on her seven three-pointers. Amelia Hassett added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Dazia Lawrence had 15.

All in all, it was a tougher game than it should have been, but Kentucky still got the win. Their next matchup is with Western Kentucky on December 28th, then they’ll begin SEC play.

Kentucky women blowout Queens in a return to form

Kentucky women’s basketball got a blowout victory over Queens on Monday night.

The Kentucky women’s basketball team lost to North Carolina in their last outing, and didn’t look like the same team from November. The Tarheels dominated the matchup from start to finish, handing the Wildcats their first loss of the year.

On Monday night, Kentucky faced Queens University in a game that was expected to be one-sided, and it turned out that way. The Cats led 52 – 18 at the half, and coasted in the second half to a 87 – 45 victory.

Related: Kentucky gets a huge victory over Gonzaga on Saturday

Georgia Amoore led the way for Kentucky, with 20 points and 4 assists. Emerging star Clara Strack added 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Amelia Hassett posted 19 points. Teonni Key had a double-double with 12 points and 12 boards.

Up next for Kentucky is the Purdue Boilermakers out of the Big Ten. They are 5 – 4 this season and coming off a loss to Maryland.

The Wildcats are now 8 – 1 on the season, and hopefully are back on track after a bounce back victory.