## Wildcats fall to 0-2 in non-conference play
### Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball lost to the Bucknell Bison men's basketball team 86-76 on December 21, 2021. The Wildcats are now 0-2 in non-conference play this season.
Kentucky shot just 38.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. The Wildcats were also outrebounded by Bucknell 40-33. Freshman guard TyTy Washington led Kentucky with 20 points, while Oscar Tshiebwe added 14 points and 11 rebounds.
### Bucknell was led by senior guard Andrew Funk, who scored 23 points.
### Big takeaway from the game
Kentucky's loss to Bucknell is a major concern for the Wildcats. Kentucky is now 0-2 in non-conference play this season, and they have not looked impressive in either game. The Wildcats have struggled to shoot the ball and have been outrebounded in both games.
Kentucky will need to make some major improvements if they want to be a contender in the SEC this season. The Wildcats will need to start shooting the ball better and they will need to improve their rebounding.
### Next up for Kentucky
Kentucky will next play the Louisville Cardinals on December 29, 2021. The game will be played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
