The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team played its final 2021-22 exhibition game against Miles College in Rupp Arena on Friday night. The Wildcats defeated the NCAA Division II Golden Bears, 80-71.
Next up for Kentucky is its regular-season opener against Duke University on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Champions Classic in New York City.
Kentucky’s statistical leaders in Friday’s game:
Points: Sahvir Wheeler, TyTy Washington, 15
Rebounds: Oscar Tshiebwe, 12
Assists: Sahvir Wheeler, TyTy Washington, 6
Steals: Sahvir Wheeler, 2
Blocks: Dontaie Allen, 2
Turnovers: Sahvir Wheeler, 4
Minutes: TyTy Washington, 32
Three-pointers made: TyTy Washington 3-for-3, Kellan Grady 3-for-3, Dontaie Allen 3-for-5
View a complete statistics report from the game.
Next game
No. 10 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Duke
What: Champions Classic
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City
When: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday
TV: ESPN