The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team maintained their unbeaten record in conference play with a commanding 78-64 win over the Georgia Lady Bulldogs in Athens. A dominant first quarter paved the way for the Wildcats, who built a 23-4 advantage and held control for the rest of the game.
Strong Start Sets the Stage
Kentucky set the tone early, shooting an impressive 46.7% from the field while holding Georgia to a 37.1% shooting percentage. The Wildcats’ explosive performance in the opening quarter created a lead that the Lady Bulldogs were unable to overcome.
Georgia faced challenges finding offensive rhythm, though Trinity Turner stood out with 19 points on an efficient 8-of-15 shooting. De’Mauri Flournoy also made a significant impact off the bench, scoring 19 points and hitting 4-of-9 shots from three-point range.
Key Team Statistics
- Rebounding Advantage: Kentucky dominated the boards, securing a 39-33 edge, including a crucial 30-23 advantage in defensive rebounds.
- Ball Movement: The Wildcats excelled in sharing the ball, tallying 16 assists compared to Georgia’s 10.
Turnovers: Despite committing 16 turnovers, Kentucky remained firmly in control and secured the win.
With the win, Kentucky remains perfect in SEC play, strengthening their status as one of the conference’s elite teams. Their dominance in rebounding, efficient offense, and strong defensive effort continue to make them a tough matchup as the season unfolds.
Next, Kentucky will aim to build on their momentum when they host Texas A&M in another SEC showdown. Meanwhile, Georgia will look to recover and refocus as they work to turn their season around.
