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Kentucky rallies past Mississippi State for first road win
STARKVILLE, Ms. – The Kentucky women’s basketball team went on a 19-0 run in the second half, turning a nine-point deficit into a 78-68 win at Mississippi State on Thursday night.
Kentucky used pressure defense, specifically in the fourth quarter, to rally for its first road win of the season. The Cats forced nine turnovers in the fourth quarter and turned those into 10 points.
Saniah Tyler had a big night for Kentucky, tying her career high with 22 points. The sophomore from Florissant, Missouri, made 7 of 10 from the floor, including 6 of 8 from behind the arc and two of two from the line for her 22 points. Ajae Petty recorded her 15th double-double of the season with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Kentucky got 14 points from Eniya Russell and 11 points, seven assists and six rebounds from Maddie Scherr.
Mississippi State jumped out to an 8-2 lead early in the game. The Cats would get closer on a Scherr three, but MSU scored six of the next eight to lead 14-7. Later in the period, the Bulldogs would lead 21-14 before Kentucky went on a run, sparked by a quartet of three-pointers from Saniah Tyler, the last of which gave UK a 25-22 lead. The Cats closed the quarter on a 13-1 run and would hold a 27-22 advantage after one quarter.
In the second quarter, Kentucky got layups from Petty and Amiya Jenkins to extend the lead to 31-22. The Cats would lead 35-26 before MSU scored eight in a row to close the half, making it 35-34 at the half.
Mississippi State came out hot in the third quarter, scoring the first nine points of the period to take a 43-35 lead. Kentucky answered with a 12-5 run to get within one, 48-47. But MSU would score the next seven points to lead 55-47. The Bulldogs would lead 63-54 after three periods.
Kentucky would get within seven points early in the fourth quarter, but MSU would lead 68-59. That’s when the Cats made their run. Layups from Russell and Petty got the Cats within five. A Jenkins basket cut it to 68-65. Then Tyler hit a driving layup and a three and Russell hit a driving layup, giving UK a 72-68 lead with 2:46 to play. A pair of Tyler free throws made it 74-68.
The UK defense continued to hound MSU and the run continued. Petty scored on a putback and Russell hit a pair of free throws to make it 78-68, closing the 19-0 run.
Kentucky returns to action on Sunday, hosting top-ranked South Carolina at Rupp Arena. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. ET and the game can be seen on the SEC Network.
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Takeaways from Kentucky’s home and away SEC schedule for next season
On Thursday, Kentucky’s home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, there are some very intriguing matchups. In conference play, Kentucky will face six teams who are among the top 25 in many preseason rankings.
In SEC play, Kentucky will play Tennessee, Vandy and Ole Miss all both home and away. The home matchups include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vandy. As for the road tilts, the Wildcats will face Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Vandy. Let’s take a look at some interesting developments from the schedule release.
John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena (again)
In Calipari’s first year with Arkansas, he got the best of Kentucky when he came into Rupp Arena and left with a 10-point victory, a game where you could really feel the tension all game long in the building from Kentucky fans, which translated onto the court with the players. Last season, it was Kentucky who shocked everyone when they stole one on the road against a top 20 Arkansas team after a rough up-and-down season up to that point. Now, the two will face off again as Kentucky will look to get the win in Rupp and make sure Calipari doesn’t get two in a row in the building. It’ll be another highly-anticipated showdown.
Kentucky hits the road at Texas
This is shaping up to be a major challenge for Kentucky next season and may even end up being one of the biggest games of the season. Texas is seen by many as a clear top 10 team, with some even having them within the top five and when you combine that with the fact that the game is on the road, the Wildcats will have their hands full. The Wildcats fell to the longhorns in the 2024-25 season, and it’ll be a much stiffer challenge this time.
Which game could be a trap?
We don’t have the game-by-game dates yet, so it’s hard to say with a lot of confidence, but opponent-wise, Georgia could really give Kentucky fits. In Pope’s first year, his team struggled handling the physicality of the Bulldogs and now, they’ve retained one of their best guards for another year and have added physicality through the portal. Mike White’s teams love to make opponents uncomfortable and they could do that once again down in Athens. Another sneaky team to watch is Oklahoma, who will have very good guard play. Kentucky will face both teams on the road.
Overall, it’s a pretty fair SEC schedule for a Kentucky team who has the capability of a return to being atop the conference once again. Mark Pope has such a system-fit squad and he can do some damage in the SEC.
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Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky? See laws ahead of Fourth of July
Fourth of July festivities to celebrate in Louisville
See the Fourth of July festivities planned in Louisville for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Fourth of July is almost here, and Kentuckians are getting ready to light up the sky.
Before you plan your fireworks celebrations, it’s important to know what is and isn’t allowed under Kentucky law. Here’s what to know about fireworks laws and safety tips in the Bluegrass State ahead of Independence Day.
Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky?
Yes. As long as you live in a place where local ordinances don’t prohibit it, according to the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.
Are fireworks legal in Louisville?
In Louisville or Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are not legal due to a local law. Some consumer products that don’t leave the ground, such as sparklers, are allowed.
If the cautionary label on the firework has the words “explosive,” “emits flaming pellets,” “flaming balls,” “firecracker,” “report” or “rocket,” it is automatically a no-go, according to the Louisville-Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.
But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal. Still, don’t let the size fool you − they can burn up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Learn more: Check out these 4th of July events taking place across Kentucky
How to use fireworks safely
The state fire marshal suggests following the following advice when using fireworks:
- Use fireworks outdoors.
- Obey local laws.
- Keep a bucket of water or a working water hose nearby.
- Use fireworks as intended and avoid altering them or combining them.
- Never relight “dud” fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the firework (the individual lighting it should wear safety glasses).
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated adult operator.”
- Do not use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.
- Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
- Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Former Courier Journal reporter Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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