The No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats dominated the Georgia State Panthers with a 105-76 victory in Lexington, Ky., with Jaxson Robinson leading the charge with 19 points. Lamont Butler added 17 points and six assists for Kentucky, who improved to 7-0 on the season. Cesare Edwards led Georgia State with 21 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Wildcats’ strong offense. Kentucky shot an impressive 59.7 percent from the field, with multiple players reaching double figures in scoring.
The game saw several momentum shifts, including a 13-0 run by Kentucky in the first half that extended their lead to 44-29. Georgia State fought back in the second half with a 20-11 scoring run, but Kentucky responded with a 10-3 run to maintain control. A scuffle resulted in multiple technical fouls being called, but Kentucky stayed focused and pulled away for good with a 20-6 run. The Wildcats surpassed the 100-point mark for the fourth time this season, showcasing their offensive firepower.
With this win, Kentucky remains undefeated and continues to impress with their strong play on both ends of the court. The Wildcats will look to carry this momentum into their next game as they aim to maintain their spot among the top teams in the nation.Georgia State will need to regroup and refocus after this loss as they look to bounce back in their upcoming games.
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