LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Bellarmine Knights 99-85 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at Rupp Arena. A crowd of 19,706 saw the Wildcats pull away in the second half after leading 46-38 at halftime.

Mouhamed Dioubate led Kentucky with 20 points, five rebounds and three blocks. Kam Williams added a game-high 26 points. Bellarmine’s Jack Karasinski scored 24 points in the loss. Kentucky improved to 9-4 overall, while Bellarmine fell to 5-7.