In a standout performance during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss basketball game, Ugonna Onyenso achieved a remarkable feat by blocking 10 shots, tying the record for the most blocks in a single game at Rupp Arena, a record that was previously set by David Robinson in 1987 with 10 blocks. This achievement places Onyenso's performance as the second-most in Kentucky's history. The Kentucky starting lineup featured Justin Edwards, Antonio Reeves, D.J. Wagner, Tre Mitchell, and Ugonna Onyenso. Ole Miss coach Chris Beard commented on the defensive prowess displayed by Onyenso, stating it felt like his team got blocked '100 times.' Kentucky ended the game with a total of 12 blocked shots, 10 of which were credited to Onyenso.
Per Kentucky, Ugonna Onyenso’s 10 blocks are the most at Rupp Arena since some guy named David Robinson of Navy did that #BBN @WHAS11
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard after loss to UK: "Getting our blocked shot it seemed like 100 times from where I was sitting." UK ended up with 12 blocked shot on the night with 10 belonging to Ugonna Onyenso. #BBN #ukbasketball
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard: "It seems like we got blocked 100 times, from where I was sitting. One player (Ugonna Onyenso) had a really special game."
.@OnyensoUgonna has tied the @Rupp_Arena record with 10 blocks so far tonight. https://t.co/Mgr2NE4pzS
He's done it: Ugonna Onyenso has the 10-block game he was searching for. Second-most in a single game in Kentucky history and tied for the Rupp Arena record. Some guy named David Robinson had 10 back in 1987.
With 12:26 left, Onyenso has 10 blocked shots. #BBN #ukbasketball
That's 7 blocked shots for Ugonna Onyenso.
Kentucky starting lineup tonight vs. Ole Miss: G Justin Edwards G Antonio Reeves G D.J. Wagner F Tre Mitchell F Ugonna Onyenso