Team still ‘ways away’ despite 88-67 victory

Guard Tyler UIis of the Kentucky Wildcats drives in the line during the game against the EKU Colonels at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on Wednesday December 9, 2015. Photo by Michael Reaves | StaffBy Jordan Ondrof

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UK men’s basketball handed Eastern Kentucky University its third loss of the season, beating the Colonels 88-67 at home Wednesday night.

Senior Alex Poythress had a standout perfomance, scoring six of the Cats’ first 12 points in the first half. Poythress earned only his third double double of his career with 21 points and 13 rebounds.

“Coming off a loss, we tried to make a statement in this game and I tried to start early on in the game,” Poythress said. “We can…