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Kentucky avoids post-2,000 hangover with 86-73 win over Long Beach State

Eric Bledsoe - photo by Ed Reinke | AP

Eric Bledsoe - photo by Ed Reinke | AP

John Wall scored 19 points and No. 3 Kentucky pulled away in the second half for an 86-73 victory over weary Long Beach State on Wednesday.  DeMarcus Cousins shook off early foul trouble to finish with 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Wildcats (13-0) continued their best start in more than 30 years.

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