Box score from Kentucky basketball’s victory over Central Michigan
The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team played Central Michigan University in Rupp Arena on Monday night. The ninth-ranked Wildcats defeated the Chippewas, 85-57.
Next up for Kentucky (6-1) is a home game against Southern University (3-4) on Tuesday, Dec. 7 in Rupp Arena.
Kentucky’s statistical leaders in Monday’s game:
Points: Oscar Tshiebwe, 20
Rebounds: Oscar Tshiebwe, 16
Assists: Sahvir Wheeler, 6
Steals: Oscar Tshiebwe, 3
Blocks: Oscar Tshiebwe, Lance Ware, Sahvir Wheeler, 1
Turnovers: Sahvir Wheeler, 3
Minutes: Sahvir Wheeler, Kellan Grady 28
Three-pointers made: TyTy Washington 3-5, Keion Brooks 1-2, Sahvir Wheeler 1-3, Kellan Grady 1-5, Dontaie Allen 1-7
View a complete statistics report from the game.
Next game
Southern at No. 9 Kentucky
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 7
TV: SEC Network
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