Kentucky Wildcats Defeat Bellarmine With Strong Shooting in Mid-December Clash
Kentucky prevailed 99-85 over Bellarmine at Rupp Arena, a game that tipped off in the early afternoon and was broadcast on SEC Network+
The Kentucky Wildcats secured a 99-85 victory over the Bellarmine Knights on Tuesday afternoon, extending their non-conference season success before Southeastern Conference play begins.
The game, played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, featured an early kickoff that began at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and was available to viewers via SEC Network+ streaming platforms.
Kentucky entered the contest as a heavy favourite, a status that materialised as the Wildcats pulled away in the second half following a competitive opening period between the teams.
Kentucky’s offensive performance was highlighted by sharpshooting from beyond the arc and balanced scoring across the roster.
Guard Kam Williams led the Wildcats with a career-high 26 points, including eight three-pointers, while forward Mouhamed Dioubate added 20 points.
Otega Oweh contributed near triple-double numbers with ten points, ten assists and eight rebounds, underscoring a well-rounded team effort.
Bellarmine’s Jack Karasinski posted a notable 24 points in defeat, but could not offset Kentucky’s depth and efficiency.
The matchup marked one of the final non-conference tune-ups for Kentucky before the Wildcats embark on SEC competition in early January.
The game’s midday start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern captured attention from local and national viewers, and the SEC Network+ platform served as the primary broadcast channel for fans to follow the action live.
Bellarmine, competing as part of its non-conference schedule, will regroup as it continues its season, while Kentucky looks ahead to higher-stakes league play.
The game, played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, featured an early kickoff that began at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and was available to viewers via SEC Network+ streaming platforms.
Kentucky entered the contest as a heavy favourite, a status that materialised as the Wildcats pulled away in the second half following a competitive opening period between the teams.
Kentucky’s offensive performance was highlighted by sharpshooting from beyond the arc and balanced scoring across the roster.
Guard Kam Williams led the Wildcats with a career-high 26 points, including eight three-pointers, while forward Mouhamed Dioubate added 20 points.
Otega Oweh contributed near triple-double numbers with ten points, ten assists and eight rebounds, underscoring a well-rounded team effort.
Bellarmine’s Jack Karasinski posted a notable 24 points in defeat, but could not offset Kentucky’s depth and efficiency.
The matchup marked one of the final non-conference tune-ups for Kentucky before the Wildcats embark on SEC competition in early January.
The game’s midday start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern captured attention from local and national viewers, and the SEC Network+ platform served as the primary broadcast channel for fans to follow the action live.
Bellarmine, competing as part of its non-conference schedule, will regroup as it continues its season, while Kentucky looks ahead to higher-stakes league play.
