The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team is on fire, kicking off their SEC season with a perfect 4-0 record after taking down Auburn 80-61. This impressive start marks the first time since 2013 that the team has achieved this feat. The Cats are one of only three teams that are still undefeated in conference play.
In their latest win, Georgia Amoore led the charge with 21 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Dazia Lawrence also dropped 21 points. Clara Strack added 16 points, and Teonni Key chipped in 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Wildcats’ victory was fueled by their fast-break offense, which produced 18 points, compared to just one for Auburn. They also showcased their defensive prowess, holding the Tigers to 61 points on only 34.8% shooting from the field.
•Kentucky improved to 15-1 overall and 4-0 in the SEC, while Auburn is 9-8 overall and 0-4 in the SEC.
•UK’s 15-1 record is the fourth-best, one-loss starts to the season behind: 18-1 (2012-13) 18-1 (1982-93) 16-1 (1980-81).
•The Wildcats are 4-0 in the SEC for the first time since 2012-13.
•The Wildcats are 10-0 at home, their best home record to start the season since an 11-0 start at home in 2018-19.
•Kentucky has won 14 of 15 games by more than ten plus points this season. And 12 of 15 games by more than 16 points on the season.
Kentucky is likely to move up in the AP poll after their impressive win over Auburn, which kept them one of three remaining undefeated teams in the SEC. Leaving them at the top of the SEC standings with powerhouse teams South Carolina and LSU. They are currently ranked No. 15, but with this momentum, they are likely to make a jump inside the top 12 this week. The Wildcats are 17th in the NET rankings after their latest win.
The Wildcats have the mid-week off this week and Coach Brooks is looking forward to a little more practice time. Kentucky will battle the Georgia Lady Bulldogs next Sunday, January 19th in Athens, Georgia.
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