Howard scores career-high 29, No. 15 Kentucky women win
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Rhyne Howard tied a career-high with 29 points, and had seven rebounds and four steals to help No. 15 Kentucky beat Charlotte 86-39 on Wednesday.
Kentucky scored the first 10 points of the game and made four of its first five 3-point attempts to build a 23-5 lead. The Cats ended the quarter making 10 of 16 field goals for a 29-9 lead and it was 42-22 at halftime, led by Howard's 19 points.
Sabrina Haines added 16 points and Jaida Roper scored 10 for Kentucky (8-0). Howard made 10 of 18 field goals, including 2 of 7 from behind the arc, and 7 of 8 free throws to match her point total against Southern last season.
Jazmin Harris had a team-high eight points for Charlotte (6-2). The 49ers turned it over 22 times, leading to 24 Kentucky points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian Hall
- Meadow Overstreet
- Karleena Tobin
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings
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