For Derek Willis and the rest of the Kentucky Wildcats, opportunities are only what are made of them.
Derek Willis capitalizes on opportunity, stays ready for next one
Alex Poythress out for the season
Alex Poythress will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in practice on Thursday.
Trey Lyles’ ‘great motor’ sparks Wildcats
Kentucky’s energy was short. And so when he entered Wednesday night’s game at Rupp Arena, Trey Lyles was concerned primarily with providing a spark.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Columbia
Kentucky’s 23 first-half points was lowest scoring half of the season.
Kentucky shakes off slow start to beat pesky Columbia 56-46
Kentucky gave up the first 11 points, still trailed at halftime and finally shook off a slow start to beat pesky Columbia 56-46 on Wednesday night.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky was limited to 26.1 percent from the field. Kentucky entered the game holding opponents to just 28.2 percent from the field.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Texas
Kentucky defeated an undefeated team for the second-consecutive game after knocking off Providence on Sunday.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Providence
Kentucky has held all seven opponents this year under 40 percent shooting, including four games under 30 percent.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Texas-Arlington
Kentucky’s 43-point first half lead over Texas Arlington tied the second-largest halftime margin in school history.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Montana State
The 11 points scored by Montana State tied the Kentucky record for fewest points allowed in a first half since the shot clock was adopted in the 1985-86 season.