No. 22 Kentucky women cruise by Morehead State 86-53
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Maci Morris made five 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Makenzie Cann had her second straight double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and No. 22 Kentucky beat Morehead State 86-53 on Wednesday.
Amanda Paschal added 11 points for Kentucky (5-0), which won its 13th straight game over the Eagles.
The Wildcats built a 26-12 lead by the end of the first quarter after making 10 of their first 15 shots, including 4 of 7 from distance. The lead became 44-18 in the second quarter after opening the frame with 10 unanswered points. Kentucky shot 52 percent, with seven 3-pointers, in the half for a 19-point lead. Morris had 13 points by halftime and Cann added eight. Morehead State closed the second quarter on a 7-0 run but couldn't overcome a 10-of-30 shooting half.
Eriel McKee scored 13 points and Tierra McGowan grabbed 10 rebounds for Morehead State (2-3).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Beverly Roberts
- Eric Brewton
- Tiffany Bird
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Indiana | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Lindenwood | 2-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Morehead State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 1-1 | 1 | 2-8 |
| Western Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 2-9 |
2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings
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