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.
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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.