Skip to main content

10-0 run gives Kentucky a 36-27 lead over LSU at the half

Jack PIlgrimby:Jack Pilgrim02/21/24
NCAA Basketball: Kentucky at Louisiana State
Feb 21, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon talks with Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari during the first half of the game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Man, talk about a wide range of emotions. It started as a track meet, then a defensive rock fight — or more like a brick show for both teams — before Kentucky found its groove to close out the half on a 10-0 run to take a 36-27 lead at LSU.

The Wildcats hit straight field goals to end it while the Tigers were just one of seven down the stretch with an overall scoring drought of 2:23 and three turnovers in that stretch. Antonio Reeves was the team’s biggest contributor, leading the way with 16 points on 7-10 shooting and 2-2 from three while adding three rebounds and three steals. Adou Thiero and Justin Edwards added six points apiece, followed by Reed Sheppard with four and Ugonna Onyenso and Rob Dillingham with two each.

As a team, Kentucky is shooting 47.1% from the field and 40% from three compared to 39.1% overall and 36.4% from deep for LSU. The Cats are also winning the rebounding battle 18-16 while forcing 11 turnovers and seven steals leading to 12 points.

Take a look at the complete box score:

20 more minutes like the last three, please and thank you.

Discuss This Article

Comments have moved.

Join the conversation and talk about this article and all things Kentucky Sports in the new KSR Message Board.

KSBoard

2025-02-03