It certainly wasn’t a performance to remember, but Kentucky got back to its winning ways tonight with an 88-67 victory over Eastern Kentucky. Alex Poythress led the way with 21 points and 13 rebounds, a stat line that kind of tells the story of the game. UK dominated down low, with 58 points in the paint to EKU’s 30, and outrebounded the Colonels 50-25; however, UK’s late 15-2 run overshadowed some major flaws, especially on defense.
But, as they say, a win is a win. Let’s go over it.
Alex Poythress was a man
After a game in which the Cats looked Charmin soft on the inside, Alex came to work, putting up 21 points and 13 rebounds, only his fifth career double-double.