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Kentucky Women's Basketball posts historic win over No. 5 Oklahoma
Summary
No. 6 Kentucky beat No. 5 Oklahoma 63-57 to move to 16-2, recording the program's second top-five win of the season. Senior Tonie Morgan scored 22 points and played all 40 minutes.
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The No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats defeated No. 5 Oklahoma 63-57 on Sunday, improving to 16-2 on the season. It was Kentucky's second top-five victory this year, the most the program has had in a single season. The game featured strong defensive play and key contributions from senior players. The win also moved Kentucky to 3-1 in SEC play.
Game details:
- Final score: Kentucky 63, Oklahoma 57.
- Senior Tonie Morgan totaled 22 points (8-for-19 FG), eight rebounds and four assists, and played all 40 minutes.
- Team defense produced four steals and eight blocks; Clara Strack led with three blocks and recorded her ninth double-double of the season.
- Oklahoma shot 24-for-67 (36%) overall and 2-for-19 (11%) from three-point range, and the Sooners were held scoreless in the final four minutes.
- The Wildcats now have three top-25 wins this season after earlier victories at Louisville and at LSU.
Summary:
Kentucky's win improved its record to 16-2 and marked the program's second top-five victory in the same season, a new single-season high for the team. The late defensive stretch secured the close result and the Wildcats sit at 3-1 in SEC play. Undetermined at this time.
