Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky: Box score, stats, and summary feat. Andrew Carr (Nov. 26)

The eighth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats dominated the BBN Invitational on Tuesday evening, winning 87-68 over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Andrew Carr and Otega Oweh each scored 18 points. The game was not close, and the Wildcats continue to look like one of the top teams in the country.

The Hilltoppers (3-2) are now 0-1 on the road and while they could score at a good level, they were completely outmatched by the stiff competition. The Wildcats (5-0) remain perfect on the season and saw all five starters score at least eight points in this game.

Let’s take a closer look at the box score for the Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky game and discuss how the game went.

Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky box score

Team	First Quarter	Second Quarter	Final Score
Western Kentucky	33	35	68
Kentucky	45	42	87

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score

Player	Position	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Tyrone Marshall Jr	F	1-4	1-3	2-2	1	5	0	0	0	2	3	5
Babacar Faye	F	5-7	0-1	6-6	4	6	0	2	1	3	5	16
Enoch Kalambay	G	3-7	1-3	3-4	2	8	1	2	0	2	4	10
Don McHenry	G	3-16	1-7	2-2	0	3	2	0	0	0	4	9
Khristian Lander	G	1-12	0-5	0-0	2	8	3	0	2	1	2	2
Leeroy Odiahi	F	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Blaise Keita	F	1-2	0-0	0-0	1	4	0	1	0	2	4	2
Julius Thedford	G	5-14	1-6	7-10	2	5	0	1	0	1	1	18
Jack Edelen	G	0-1	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Braxton Bayless	G	1-1	0-0	0-1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2
Jaylen Dorsey	G	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Tyler Olden	G	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jalen Jackson	G	1-2	0-0	2-4	0	1	0	1	0	0	3	4

Kentucky Wildcats box score

Player	Position	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Andrew Carr	F	6-8	0-1	6-8	3	10	3	0	1	0	1	18
Amari Williams	C	1-4	0-0	6-10	2	10	3	0	4	6	2	8
Otega Oweh	G	6-14	1-3	5-6	1	4	0	0	0	1	2	18
Jaxson Robinson	G	2-9	2-8	2-2	2	6	4	1	2	1	2	8
Lamont Butler	G	3-9	0-3	8-12	3	5	4	1	0	0	3	14
Ansley Almonor	F	0-1	0-0	0-0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Brandon Garrison	F	2-4	0-1	0-2	0	5	1	1	0	1	2	4
Collin Chandler	G	0-1	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0
Kerr Kriisa	G	2-5	2-5	2-2	1	4	0	0	0	1	3	8
Koby Brea	G	3-7	3-7	0-0	0	3	0	1	0	0	4	9

Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky Game Summary

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers had a tough offensive game as they finished 21-of-66 (31.8%) overall, 4-of-26 (15.4%) from beyond the arc, and 22-of-29 (75.9%) from the charity stripe. They were able to corral misses at a good level with 41 total rebounds (12 offensive, 29 defensive).

The team pushed the pace with 23 fastbreak points but also turned the ball over 11 times. The defense was able to do some good with seven steals and three blocks.

They fouled too much as they committed 29 team fouls and that was another massive issue. They held a three-point lead at one point and should use this game as a teachable moment against an elite program.

The Kentucky Wildcats did a good job with a team shooting split of 40.3/27.6/69.0 throughout the 40 minutes. The eye-popping number attempts 42 free throws in the game as they were often aggressive. The rebounding numbers were incredible with 54 total rebounds, including 16 offensive. Their defense stepped up with five steals and seven blocks while the offense had 34 points in the paint. The Wildcats are the better team and proved it with this performance.