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Kentucky women's basketball puts Georgia away early with monster 1st

The lady Cats were a dominant force from the start of the game, jumping out to a 19 point lead after the 1st quarter. Georgia was never able to get closer than 12 the rest of the game.

ByDrew Holbrook|
Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks talks with guard Georgia Amoore (3) during an NCAA college basketball game
Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks talks with guard Georgia Amoore (3) during an NCAA college basketball game | Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team kept their perfect conference record intact with a decisive 78-64 victory over the Georgia Lady Bulldogs in Athens. Powered by a dominant first quarter, the Wildcats jumped out to a 23-4 lead and never looked back.

Fast Start Sets the Tone

Kentucky came out firing, hitting 46.7% of their shots from the field while limiting Georgia to just 37.1%. The Wildcats’ explosive opening quarter established a lead that proved insurmountable for the Lady Bulldogs.

Standout Performances

  • Clara Strack led the charge with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists in 38 minutes of action. Her aggressive play in the paint was pivotal in securing the win.
  • Georgia Amoore showcased her sharpshooting, finishing with 24 points on 9-of-20 shooting, including 5 three-pointers.
  • Amelia Hassett controlled the boards with 10 rebounds while adding 14 points to the Wildcats' tally.

Georgia's offense struggled to find consistency, though Trinity Turner provided a spark with 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting, while De’Mauri Flournoy contributed 19 points off the bench, hitting 4-of-9 from beyond the arc.

Key Team Stats

  • Rebounding Battle: Kentucky outrebounded Georgia 39-33, with a decisive edge in defensive rebounds (30-23).
  • Ball Movement: The Wildcats dished out 16 assists compared to Georgia’s 10.
  • Turnovers: Despite committing 16 turnovers, Kentucky was able to cruise to a victory on the road.

Depth and Defense

Kentucky's defensive effort was evident in the first quarter, where they held Georgia to just 4 points. The Wildcats also recorded 3 blocks, while Georgia managed none. The Lady Bulldogs fought back in the second half, outscoring Kentucky 21-13 in the third quarter, but the early deficit proved too large to overcome.

SEC Standings and Looking Ahead

With this victory, Kentucky remains undefeated in SEC play and continues to solidify their position as one of the conference’s top teams. The Wildcats’ ability to control the glass, execute offensively, and defend at a high level makes them a formidable opponent as the season progresses.

Kentucky will look to extend their winning streak as they return home to face another SEC foe in Texas A&M; while Georgia will aim to regroup and bounce back to try and get their season on track.

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