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Boone scores 21 points, No. 14 Kentucky women coast past Northern Kentucky 79-28

Kentucky forced 28 turnovers and built a 42-12 halftime lead behind Boone’s 21 points and Strack’s double-double.

  • On Thursday, senior guard Asia Boone scored 21 points as the Kentucky Wildcats dominated the Northern Kentucky Norse 79-28 at Historic Memorial Coliseum to improve to 2-0.
  • Kentucky built a commanding 42-12 halftime lead by forcing 28 turnovers and holding Northern Kentucky to 13.6% shooting from the field. The Wildcats outrebounded the Norse 60-34.
  • Senior center Clara Strack recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while junior forward Me'Arah O'Neal added 12 points. Four starters scored in double figures.
  • Despite the lopsided victory, the Wildcats shot just 34% from the field and 26% from 3-point range. Almost every bench player for Kentucky contributed points.
  • The Wildcats travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to face North Carolina State in the Ally Tipoff on Sunday. Northern Kentucky hosts Kent State on Saturday.
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Boone scores 21 points, No. 14 Kentucky women coast past Northern Kentucky 79-28

Asia Boone hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points; Clara Strack had a double-double, and No. 14 Kentucky dominated Northern Kentucky 79-28

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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