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Kentucky Basketball defeats UCF 90-76 in overtime exhibition
No. 23 Kentucky secured a 90-76 overtime victory against the UCF Knights in their final exhibition game at Rupp Arena. The win allows the Wildcats to finish their exhibition schedule with a 3-0 record.
UCF mounted several rallies during the contest, including a 13-4 surge to end the first half and a late run that allowed them to take a 65-63 lead in the second half. Dior Johnson led the Knights with 22 points, supported by Isaiah Malone with 14 points and Riley Kugel with 12.
Kentucky relied on a last-second shot by Alex Wilkins to force overtime, where they outscored UCF to secure the win. Freshman Mason Williams contributed 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting. Despite the victory, Kentucky faced criticism for offensive inconsistencies and defensive lapses that allowed UCF to remain competitive.
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Dior Johnson · Kentucky Wildcats · Mason Williams · Rupp Arena · UCF Knights
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The game took place at Rupp Arena. ucfknights.com · www.aseaofblue.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alex Wilkins hit a shot as time expired in regulation to force overtime.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kentucky defeated UCF 90-76 in overtime. ucfknights.com · www.aseaofblue.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kentucky finished their exhibition schedule with a 3-0 record.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mason Williams scored 18 points for Kentucky.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dior Johnson scored 22 points for UCF. ucfknights.com