The Kentucky Wildcats continued their impressive road performance with a victory over the Ole Miss Rebels. This marks their third straight away win, a feat not seen since winning at Kansas, Alabama, and South Carolina in 2022, and their first time defeating SEC opponents since winning the last five away games of the 2020 season.
At halftime, the game was tied, but Kentucky got the first points of the second half and never trailed again. The Wildcats went 6 of 12 from beyond the arc and are now 4-0 this season when making at least half of their 3-point attempts. Their shooting accuracy was also on point, as they made 82.6% of their free throws. This is the second game in a row where they made 12 of 12 in the second half. In their last three SEC road games, they have a combined shooting accuracy of 84.0%.
The Wildcats had 17 assists in the game, a statistic that has proven to be a key factor in their success this season. They are 10-0 this season when they have at least 17 assists. They also led by as many as 14 points, a margin that has proved to be decisive for the team under Calipari. They have a 96.1% winning record when leading the opponent by at least 10 points at any time during the game.
In addition to their offensive prowess, the Wildcats have also been strong on the defensive end. They have allowed 71 points or fewer in six consecutive SEC regular-season games for the first time since the 2014-15 season.
Overall, the Kentucky Wildcats put on a dominant performance against the Ole Miss Rebels, showcasing their strength both offensively and defensively. This win is a testament to the team’s hard work and their ability to execute on the road.
The Kentucky Wildcats continued their red-hot run, improving to 15-7 overall and 6-3 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with a five-game winning streak in conference play. Meanwhile, the Ole Miss Rebels fell to 9-13 overall and a less-than-impressive 1-8 in league action.
Kentucky boasts a dominant 110-14 lead in the all-time series against the Rebels, having won two straight games. The Wildcats also dominate the series when playing in Oxford, with a 30-11 advantage.
Up next for the Wildcats, they return to the friendly confines of Rupp Arena to host the Florida Gators in a Saturday night showdown. The game, which will be televised on ESPN, is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. and promises to be an electrifying affair as the Wildcats look to continue their winning ways.
Antonio Reeves stole the show coming off the bench and putting up a season-high 27 points, including a career-high-tying six 3-pointers. This marks his fifth 20-point game of the season, four of which have been off the bench, tying Doron Lamb for the most 20-point games in one season by a reserve in the Calipari era. Reeves’ eight-straight double-figure scoring game and 17th of the season solidifies his role as a valuable contributor for the Wildcats.
Reeves was on fire from the free-throw line, hitting all five foul shots and extending his streak to 21 in a row, the longest streak for a Wildcat since Tyler Herro hit 38 straight in 2019. The 27 points from Reeves are the fourth-most by a Kentucky player coming off the bench in the Calipari era and the most since PJ Washington scored 28 against Auburn on March 31, 2019.
Oscar Tshiebwe had another dominant performance with 14 points and 11 rebounds, marking his 41st double-double in just 54 games at Kentucky. Jacob Toppin continued to shine, putting up 18 points in his fifth-straight double-figure scoring game. Chris Livingston, playing a career-high 31 minutes, contributed six points and a career-high-tying seven rebounds. Despite incurring a injury late in the first half, Sahvir Wheeler played 33 minutes and had four points and nine assists, his most dishes since he had nine in consecutive wins over Louisville and LSU.
