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3 takeaways after EIU thumping: Denzel Aberdeen eases fan worries, but one big problem remains

After the disastrous loss to Louisville and the crushing news of Jaland Lowe's reinjury, Kentucky needed a get-right game. They got one, and then some.

The Cats never took their foot off the gas, humiliating Eastern Illinois 99-53 in a game that was over by the first media timeout. The Panthers had no answer for Kentucky's size, athleticism, or depth, as the Cats posted a staggering 46-point win.

This was a palate cleanser. But beyond the lopsided score, what did we actually learn as the Cats head to the Champions Classic?

3 big takeaways from the 46-point blowout

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