Eastern Illinois 53, at Kentucky 99

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — In a dominant display of offensive firepower and defensive pressure, the Kentucky Wildcats overwhelmed the Eastern Illinois Panthers 99-53 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night before a crowd of 20,000 at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats seized control from the opening tip and never relented, building a 47-19 halftime lead. Kentucky’s offense operated with ruthless efficiency, shooting 61 percent from the floor while its defense held the Panthers to a frigid 32.7 percent shooting. Mouhamed Dioubate led a balanced Kentucky attack with a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. The 6-foot-7 forward from… Read more...