Kentucky Wildcats basketball team secured a victory against the Penn Quakers with a final score of 81-66. Aaron Bradshaw played a significant role, contributing 16 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks off the bench. The Wildcats led 39-29 at halftime, and despite a strong start from Penn in the second half, Kentucky managed to maintain control, going on a 9-0 run at one point. The game showcased Kentucky's strong defensive execution and ability to capitalize on fast breaks. The Wildcats improved to 7-2 while the Quakers fell to 6-5. Kentucky's next game will be against North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta.
Three takeaways Kentucky basketball’s win over the Penn Quakers #BBN #ukbasketball https://t.co/8fJjfMrVHP
FINAL: Kentucky 81, Penn 66. Wildcats improve to 7-2 while Quakers fall to 6-5. Kentucky faces North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic next week in Atlanta. Tip off is slated for 5:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena and will air nationally on CBS.
16 points, 11 boards and three blocks for Aaron Bradshaw off the bench today for Kentucky as the Wildcats are on the verge of holding off Penn in Philly. We're living in a world where Kentucky's three best player may be bench players lol
Kentucky 76, Penn 64 with 2:28 left here in Philadelphia. After starting out the half a sizzling 6-of-9 from three-point range this half, Quakers 1-of-5 since. #BBN #ukbasketball
Kentucky is on a 9-0 run in the last 1:47, pushing its lead over Penn to 70-57 with 7:34 to play.
Kentucky is such a different team when it’s able to get out and run and the guards can put real pressure on the defense. Penn had the lead down to one early in the second half, Kentucky’s now back up by 13. 9-0 run after that last Antonio Reeves 3. Up 14-2 in fast-break points.
Kentucky 9-0 run. Back in control. Better defense. Better fast break. UK 70, Penn 57 with 7:34 left. #BBN #ukbasketball
Penn is 6-of-9 from three-point range this half. Kentucky had pushed lead back out to 10 points, but Quakers are back now within four at 61-57 with 10:16 left at Wells Fargo. #BBN #ukbasketball
Aaron Bradshaw sinks his first-ever 3-point attempt as a collegian and holds the finish. Kentucky leads 54-49 with 12:35 to play.
Ought oh. Penn has cut Kentucky's lead to one point, 47-46, here at the 14:40 TV time. Quakers were down 10 at the half. Penn is 6-of-7 from floor this half, including 3-of-4 from 3. #BBN #ukbasketball
Penn opens second half on a 7-2 run. Calipari calls time with 18:28 left. Kentucky up 41-36. #BBN #ukbasketball
Kentucky up 10 at the half in Philly, though Penn finished the half on a 6-0 run. Good half for Bradshaw, Kentucky executing well on the defensive end, with the exception of 4-5 trips. https://t.co/ReCAf7LIwj
Wobbly finish, giving up the last six points of the half, but Kentucky leads Penn 39-29 at the break. https://t.co/VkcRPFniMM
HALFTIME: Kentucky 39, Penn 29. Aaron Bradshaw leads the way in scoring for the Wildcats with nine points off the bench. UK shot 47.2% (17 of 36) in the first half, going 4 for 9 on 3s. Clark Slajchert has 12 points for the Quakers, who are 13 of 33 from the field.
Penn's missed its last six shots - some at the rim, and some open threes. Kentucky use the opportunity to push to a 9-point edge. Quakers need to be careful this doesn't get out of hand before the break.
Kentucky stretches lead over Penn to 30-21 and Quakers want time with 3:44 left. Watching Calipari's body language during some of Dillingham's drives/shots is quite entertaining. #BBN #ukbasketball
Penn 7-of-18 from the floor (38.9 percent) as Kentucky leads 23-17 with 7:50 left in 1H here at Wells Fargo Center. #BBN #ukbasketball
Kentucky leads Penn, 23-17, with 7:50 left in the half. Rob Dillingham and Aaron Bradshaw have five points for the Wildcats while Justin Edwards and Adou Thiero have four apiece.
Aaron Bradshaw and immediately lays it in the basket for two points. Kentucky extends its lead to 9-6.