Wildcats Overpower Hoosiers with Second-Half Surge

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — Kentucky used a dominant second half to defeat Indiana 72-60 in a men’s basketball game Saturday at Rupp Arena.

The Hoosiers led 39-32 at halftime but were outscored 40-21 after intermission. Kentucky’s defense forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 23 points, while Indiana managed just six points off three Wildcat turnovers. The Wildcats also controlled the paint, outscoring Indiana 36-18.

Mouhamed Dioubate led Kentucky with 14 points. Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson each scored 15 for Indiana. Attendance was 20,061.

The victory improved Kentucky’s record to 7-4. Indiana fell to 8-3.