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Ajae Petty makes encouraging first impression for Kentucky WBB

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Ajae Petty is Kentucky-ready.

On Wednesday night, Petty stole the show in UK’s 93-45 victory over Pikeville. The contest was an exhibition, but Petty was all business. The LSU transfer led the team with 15 points, six rebounds and four steals in 21 minutes. To pile on, Petty shot 7-10 from the field and had a plus/minus of +26.

Ajae Petty has a career night

Head coach Kyra Elzy was thrilled by Petty’s performance.

“I was so proud of Ajae Petty,” Elzy said after Kentucky’s win. “We really challenged her to put her feet in the paint and score, seven for 10 — we’ll take that.