LIVE BLOG: Kentucky WBB vs. Northern Kentucky
Kentucky will look to move to 2-0 on the season as the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats host Northern Kentucky (6 p.m. ET, SEC Network+). KSR’s new and improved LIVE BLOG will bring you all the sights and sounds from Historic Memorial Coliseum.
On Monday, the Cats beat USC Upstate 98-43 in what was a total team effort from the tip to the final buzzer. Now, against the Norse, Kentucky will look to continue their dominance to wrap up the first week of the Kenny Brooks era on a high note.
The game will stream on SEC Network+, so if you’re unable to watch, we’ve got you covered. Refresh the feed below for updates and our takes on the game, from both Memorial Coliseum and the couch. You can also join the conversation on the KSBoard Game Thread.
Top 10
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RIP Ben
Kirk Herbstreit announces dog's passing
- 2Breaking
Billy Napier
Florida to retain head coach
- 3
Livvy Dunne - Paul Skenes
ESPN College GameDay Guest Pickers
- 4
Special visitor
LSU hosting live tiger vs. Alabama
- 5Live
Florida fans react
Gators faithful react to Billy Napier news
FINAL: Kentucky beats Northern Kentucky University, 70-41
11/07/2024 06:39:53 PMAfter a slow start, the ‘Cats finally found a groove and closed out their second win of the season. Now, Kentucky rises to 2-0 heading into next week’s game against Wofford.
7:50 4Q – ‘Cats tie the record for second most blocks in a game in program history
At this point, Kentucky’s recorded 13 blocks, with plenty of time left for more. 19 is the current record.
- Clara Strack – 4
- Georgia Amoore – 3
- Amelia Hassett – 3
- Clara Silva – 2
- Teonni Key – 1
Kentucky 60 | NKU 37
End 3Q – Clara Silva is practically unguardable
11/07/2024 06:19:42 PMLike I said earlier, the Strack to Silva combo is deadly. Strack is up to six assists so far, a third of them going to Silva. The ‘Cats are finally inching away and putting a nail in this one.
Kentucky 53 | NKU 35
2:20 3Q – Kentucky hasn’t scored in two minutes and 40 seconds
11/07/2024 06:14:40 PMIf you want to call it that, NKU is going on a run – a three point run. Slow offenxively for both teams this far into the third. Both coaches call back-to-back timeouts.
Kentucky 47 | NKU 33
4:15 3Q – Dazia Lawrence finds her stride, Kentucky goes on rebounding rampage
11/07/2024 06:08:32 PMAfter a slow first half for Dazia Lawrence, she finds her rhythm in the third, adding seven points to the board. Plus, an offensive possession with FOUR rebounds by the ‘Cats. Finally, Clara Silva dumps it in.
Kentucky 47 | NKU 30
8:39 3Q – Kentucky having trouble cleaning up the offense AND defense
11/07/2024 05:58:33 PMDespite having halftime to iron out some issues, the ‘Cats are still having trouble getting a rhythm going on the court.
Kentucky 38 | NKU 26
Halftime’s special Space Jam Mascot Scrimmage
11/07/2024 05:43:45 PMTo celebrate Space Jam Night, Kentucky put a bunch of mascots on the court to scrimmage. Team Wildcat versus Team Scratch. The logistics of this are confusing but it’s still fun to watch!
Halftime Box Score:
End 2Q – Somehow, someway, Kentucky is up 13
Just when it seems like NKU is hitting every lucky shot possible, the second quarter ends with a Georgia Amoore three-pointer. The ‘Cats are having trouble getting textbook shots to fall, while the opposite is true for the Norse.
Kentucky 36 | NKU 23 | Halftime
4:22 2Q – the Strack to Silva (or Silva to Strack) combo might be deadly
11/07/2024 05:30:16 PMAnytime Clara Silva sends the ball to Clara Strack, you can bet it’s probably gonna go in. Still, Kentucky isn’t able to protect the ball or the basket. NKU is creeping behind.
Kentucky 28 | NKU 20
End 1Q – Sloppy start for the Wildcats
11/07/2024 05:21:06 PMKentucky 18 | NKU 14
Kalissa Lacy drains a three to round out the first quarter.
Stats recap:
Leading scorer – Teonni Key, four points
Leading rebounder – Georgia Amoore, three
As a team – 8-16 (50%) FG, 2-5 (40%) 3FG
2:24 1Q – Things picking up offensively AND defensively
11/07/2024 05:15:02 PMNow, the ‘Cats lead by five, thanks to a pair of made threes by Amelia Hassett and Cassidy Rowe. Plus, on the other end of the court, Georgia Amoore secured a block.
Kentucky 12 | NKU 5
5:13 1Q – Slow start on the scoreboard, Cassidy Rowe first off the bench
11/07/2024 05:09:42 PMKentucky is having a rough time getting anything started on the scoreboard. Luckily, so is NKU. Cassidy Rowe replaces Dazia Lawrence for a change of pace.
Kentucky 5 | NKU 5
NKU opens up scoring
11/07/2024 05:03:53 PMAfter a minute and a half and a foul by Amelia Hassett, NKU makes the second of two free throws to open up scoring.
Kentucky’s Starting Lineup
11/07/2024 04:39:41 PMStarting lineup stays the same as Monday’s:
#3 – Georgia Amoore
#7 – Teonni Key
#10 – Dazia Lawrence
#13 – Clara Strack
#32 – Amelia Hassett
Trying to rig the game already, eh?
11/07/2024 04:16:56 PMThe net on Kentucky’s side seems to have malfunctioned. It just got replaced, but it cost the Cats some warm up time.
How to Watch/Listen
11/07/2024 04:03:58 PM – Tipoff: 6 p.m. EST
– TV: SEC Network+ (Jeff Piecoro, Christi Thomas)
– Radio: 630 WLAP or SiriusXM Channel 161 or 191 (Darren Headrick)
– Live Stats: StatBroadcast
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