It might have been an exhibition game, but the result will have the Big Blue Nation dreaming of April.
The No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats, missing two potential starters in Jaland Lowe and Jayden Quaintance, took it to the top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night in Rupp Arena, closing out a 78-65 win in front of a jam-packed crowd. This one sure didn’t have the feel of a game that won’t count in the win-loss column.
Everyone got in on the action for the ‘Cats. Freshman Jasper Johnson was flashy from start to finish, leading the way with 15 points on 6-10 shooting.