In a challenging matchup, the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team faced a formidable opponent in the No. 3/4 Colorado Buffaloes, resulting in a 96-53 defeat. The loss brings Kentucky’s record to 2-4 for the 2023-24 season, highlighting the team’s struggles against top-tier competition.
Team Records and Series Notes:
- Kentucky: 2-4 in the 2023-24 season.
- Colorado: A perfect 6-0 this season.
- The Wildcats hold an 896-592 (.602) all-time record, inching closer to the 900-win milestone.
- Head Coach Kyra Elzy, in her fourth season, commands a 51-44 (.537) overall record.
- Colorado leads the all-time series 2-1.
- Kentucky will face Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 3:15 p.m. ET at the University of Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the game streamed on ESPN+.
Team Notes:
- Kentucky experimented with a new starting lineup, featuring Brooklynn Miles, Maddie Scherr, Saniah Tyler, Amiya Jenkins, and Ajae Petty.
- The Wildcats won the opening tip but faced an early challenge as Colorado rallied back, leading to an 11-0 run.
- Despite a competitive second quarter, Kentucky trailed 45-34 at halftime, with Colorado closing the half on an 8-0 run.
- Colorado’s dominance continued in the third quarter, outscoring Kentucky 28-14, ultimately securing the win with a final score of 96-53.
Player Notes:
- Eniya Russell (Senior Guard): Led Kentucky with a career-high tying 14 points, showcasing her scoring prowess. Russell also contributed two blocks, one steal, and one rebound.
- Maddie Scherr (Senior Guard): Registered 13 points, marking her 24th career game with at least 10 points. Scherr, a key playmaker, recorded a team-high three assists, one rebound, and one block.
- Ajae Petty (Senior Forward): Scored 11 points and led the team with seven rebounds. Petty showcased versatility with two assists, two steals, and a block.
Despite the challenging loss to Colorado, the Wildcats will regroup and aim for a rebound performance against Cincinnati in the upcoming matchup. Coach Kyra Elzy and her team will use this experience as an opportunity for growth as they progress through the season.
