UNC Wilmington rolled into Rupp Arena and stunned No. 12 Kentucky 80-73 on Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats (6-2) played without injured point guard D.J. Wagner and his absence loomed large in the loss.
Reed Sheppard started in Wagner’s place and finished with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Antonio Reeves added 14 points.
Kentucky finished with 14 assists and 13 turnovers.
KENTUCKY MEN’S BASKETBALL POSTGAME NOTES Team Records and Series Notes
RUPP ARENA AT CENTRAL BANK CENTER | LEXINGTON, KY.
DEC. 2, 2023
ATTENDANCE: 19,990
Final Score: UNCW 80, No. 8 Kentucky 73
uf0b7 Both teams now have a 6-2 record on the season.