South Carolina Upstate at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — The undefeated Kentucky women’s basketball team looks to continue its dominant start to the season when it hosts South Carolina Upstate on Wednesday at Rupp Arena.
The Wildcats (3-0) have won their first three games by an average of 36.7 points. They are coming off an 81-47 road victory over Buffalo on Sunday, where Clara Strack posted a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Teonni Key also recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 boards.
Kentucky’s defense has been stifling, holding opponents to an average of 50.7 points per game.
They face a South Carolina Upstate squad that is 1-2 and seeking to rebound from a 78-44 loss at Georgia on Monday. Despite the lopsided defeat, guard Cassie Gallagher scored 20 points for the Spartans. South Carolina Upstate’s lone win this season was a 76-54 victory over Erskine on Nov. 6.
The game is part of a challenging early-season stretch for the Spartans, who will play their next three games on the road. Kentucky, meanwhile, will prepare for a quick turnaround and a road test at Marshall on Saturday.
Tipoff is set for Wednesday night.