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A different side of Rhyne Howard shines in win over Georgia

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Rhyne Howard has been good this season, but one could argue she hasn’t played to her full potential. After Thursday night, there’s no debate: Rhyne Howard is back.

Howard dropped a season-high 30 points in No. 21 Kentucky’s 84-76 victory over No. 15 Georgia on Thursday evening. In UK’s first game of conference play, the senior Wildcat reminded everyone why she’s the two-time SEC Player of the Year and the favorite to win a third.

Rhyne Howard’s shining moment

The contest was a war of attrition. With nine lead changes throughout the game, victory was up for the taking.