Kentucky
At the half: Kentucky leads LSU 42-38
In a sport that appears like a must-win, up to now, the Cats are doing properly. After 20 minutes of play, Kentucky leads LSU 42-38.
The changes Kentucky made on offense are working for essentially the most half. The Cats have 11 assists up to now, 5 from Sahvir Wheeler, who additionally has eight factors and 5 rebounds. Oscar Tshiebwe leads the crew in scoring with 12 factors (5-5 FG, 2-4 FT) and eight rebounds, adopted by Cason Wallace with 9 factors and a pair of assists. Daimion Collins has been a pleasing shock so far, coming off the bench to place up 2 factors, 1 rebound, and 1 block in 7 minutes. Tellingly, Kentucky has solely performed seven guys so far, additional affirmation that John Calipari is shortening his rotation.
Kentucky is taking pictures 57.1% from the ground and holding LSU to 51.9%. The Tigers, particularly Adam Miller and KJ Williams, have made some large pictures. These two are a mixed 5-10 from three so far, with Williams main the Tigers with 13 factors. To tug this one out, Kentucky must tighten up defensively. I’ll chorus from discussing the officiating nevertheless it was irritating.
Take a look at the first-half stats under, and sustain the depth, Cats.