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Clara Strack scores 17 as No. 14 Kentucky women use dominate front line to top Morehead State 85-42
Clara Strack scored 17 points as Kentucky’s front line controlled the paint and the Wildcats built a 43-point margin.
Kentucky women's basketball defeated Morehead State 85-42 on Monday, Nov. 2 in its season opener at Historic Memorial Coliseum, led by All-American senior center Clara Strack with 17 points and nine rebounds.
Head coach Kenny Brooks' squad featured balanced offensive scoring, with six players reaching double figures including Maddyn Greenway, Ajsa Sivka, and Diana Collins each scoring 12 points.
The Wildcats moved the ball efficiently, totaling 20 assists on 34 made field goals while shooting 44.7% from the floor, though made only 21.7% of 23 three-point attempts.
Freshman Savvy Swords led Kentucky with 11 rebounds off the bench, while Lanae Riley added 11 points; Kensley Feltner paced the Eagles with 16 points in the loss.
Kentucky will host Northern Kentucky at home on Thursday, Nov. 5, as the Wildcats look to build momentum from their dominant season-opening performance.