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No. 9 Kentucky 77, Nicholls State 51
Kentucky Wildcats secured a 77-51 win after shooting just 32% in the first half to maintain a 45-4 record in season openers at Rupp Arena, officials said.
- In the 2025-26 season opener at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky defeated Nicholls 45-40, their first-ever meeting and continuing a strong opener record.
- Ahead of the opener, Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team aimed to bounce back after dropping its exhibition finale on November 7 following a preseason win over Purdue.
- Early in the game, the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team struggled, shooting 10 of 31 and 4 of 19 before a first half momentum shift.
- As a result of the game, Kentucky lost forward Trent Noah to injury with 6:54 left in the first half but outrebounded Nicholls 4-3, impacting rotation and possessions.
- Freshman Jasper Johnson said, `You can't underestimate anybody' as the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team faces a tough nonconference slate including Michigan State on Nov. 18, with 3-point shooting percentage at 8.3%.
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Marietta Daily JournalHot-shooting second half leads No. 9 Kentucky past Nicholls
Sophomore Collin Chandler scored 11 of his career-best 15 points in the second half as Kentucky pulled away for a 77-51 win over Nicholls on Tuesday to open both teams' seasons in Lexington, Ky.
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Mid Florida NewspapersNO. 9 KENTUCKY 77, NICHOLLS STATE 51
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