Kentucky Basketball Tips Off With Exhibition Victory
The kentucky basketball squad tipped off its warmup schedule with a 69-49 victory over the Little Rock Trojans on Friday night. Played at Rupp Arena, the opening exhibition matchup allowed the team to test its lineup ahead of the upcoming collegiate season.
Top Performers Lead the Way
Senior Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic paced the offensive efforts for uk basketball by contributing 16 points. His shooting performance included going 5-of-9 from the field, which featured four successful baskets from beyond the 3-point arc out of seven attempts.
Additional offensive production came from sophomore Alex Wilkins, who added 11 points to the scoreboard, alongside freshman Mason Williams, who chipped in with 10 points to round out the double-digit scorers.
Overcoming a Slow First Half
Despite the comfortable final margin, head coach Mark Pope's squad experienced a sluggish beginning during the initial twenty minutes of play. The team managed only a 30-19 lead at halftime after shooting 10 of 28 from the field, while also battling through several scoring droughts before finding a steady rhythm after the break.
Looking Ahead on the Schedule
Following this initial exhibition success, ky basketball will prepare to host the Texas Tech Red Raiders next Friday for their next contest.
Sources: WKYT, Lexington Herald Leader, UKAthletics.
