PHOTO GALLERY: UK vs. Bucknell
A Look at the Highlights
The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Bucknell Bison on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated matchup. The Wildcats were looking to extend their winning streak to four games, while the Bison were hoping to pull off a major upset. In the end, Kentucky was able to come away with a hard-fought 78-66 victory.Key Moments
The game was close throughout, with neither team able to build a significant lead. Kentucky took a 39-33 lead into halftime, but Bucknell came out strong in the second half and cut the lead to just two points with 10 minutes remaining. However, the Wildcats were able to weather the storm and pull away in the final minutes.One of the key moments in the game came with just over two minutes remaining. Bucknell had the ball down by just three points, but Kentucky's TyTy Washington Jr. came up with a huge steal and layup to give the Wildcats a five-point lead. That play seemed to deflate the Bison, and Kentucky was able to close out the game from there.
Another key moment came in the first half when Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe picked up his third foul. Tshiebwe is one of Kentucky's most important players, so his absence from the game was a big blow. However, the Wildcats were able to weather the storm and take a six-point lead into halftime.
Player Stats
Tshiebwe finished the game with 14 points and 16 rebounds, while Washington Jr. added 18 points and 5 assists. Bucknell was led by Andrew Funk, who had 22 points and 6 rebounds.Kentucky shot 46.7% from the field, while Bucknell shot 40.0%. The Wildcats also outrebounded the Bison 45-33.
