Indiana takes on Kentucky
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The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a much-needed win Saturday night as they knocked off the Indiana Hoosiers, 72-60. There are several factors we could point to that sealed the win for the Cats, but the biggest came on the defensive side of the ball. Specifically, locking down guard Lamar Wilkerson.
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Wilkerson achieved such a historic night in just 23:45 on the floor, as Indiana defeated Penn State 113-72 at home. The victory marked the Hoosiers’ first in a week and a half after suffering back-to-back losses against Minnesota and the then-No. 6 University of Louisville.
A former Kentucky basketball transfer portal target will take center stage Saturday night at Rupp Arena. Lamar Wilkerson — who was billed during the spring as Kentucky’s top transfer portal recruit — is Indiana’s leading scorer this season ahead of the Hoosiers’ weekend visit to Lexington.
Mouhamed Dioubate totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds, fellow reserve Jaland Lowe scored 13 and Kentucky stormed back in the second half to beat Indiana 72-60 at Rupp Arena on