Sophomore center Clara Strack has been terrific for Kentucky women’s basketball so far this season, and had another huge game on Tuesday. She posted a double-double as the Wildcats downed Arizona State 77 – 61.
Strack led the way for the Cats with 24 points and 10 rebounds, but preseason All-SEC point guard Georgia Amoore also had a big day with 20 points and 9 assists. Teonni Key also recdorded a double-double, with 16 points and 13 boards.
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Kentucky jumped out to a 42 – 23 halftime lead, and looked like they would run away with it. Arizona State battled back in the third quarter, though, outscoring the Cats 23 – 15 in the third quarter. The lead was single digits in the fourth quarter, but Kentucky pulled away late and held on for the win.
Coach Kenny Brooks’ squad is now 6 – 0 on the season. They’ll get another test on Wednesday, when they take on Illinois, who is currently ranked 19th in the nation.