No. 16 Kentucky’s eight-point loss to No. 7 Maryland wasn’t fun. The first seven games of the season were, but this one wasn’t. Turnovers and missed opportunities offensively (and the difference in free throw attempts between the two teams) was the story of this one.
Here are KSR’s top takeaways from Kentucky’s first loss of the year.
Teonni Key, Clara Strack were not their usual selves
Kentucky’s stars at the four and five did not play like stars against Maryland. After having a really big game against Louisville, Teonni Key had just four points and five fouls in 14 minutes of play.