Kentucky women score 79 in blowout win over Northern Kentucky
Asia Boone hit five 3-pointers as the Wildcats forced 28 turnovers to build a 42-12 lead at the half.
By Harper Collins ·
No. 14 Kentucky controlled the tempo and the scoreboard from the opening tip, routing Northern Kentucky 79-28 on Thursday night in Lexington.
The Wildcats dominated the glass, outrebounding their opponents 60-34. They also forced 28 turnovers, which stifled the Norse offense. Northern Kentucky shot 13.6% from the field, making just 6 of 44 attempts. They went 2 of 20 from beyond the arc. Half of their 28 points came from the free-throw line, where they made 14 of 18 shots.
Asia Boone led Kentucky with 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers. Clara Strack recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. She also blocked four shots and stole three. Me’Arah O’Neal added 12 points, while Ajša Sivka contributed 11. The Wildcats improved to 2-0.
Northern Kentucky fell to 1-1. Sara Basaran and Anna Hamilton each scored six points for the Norse. The game was out of reach early. Kentucky scored the first nine points and the final 16 of the first quarter. That stretch included a 20-point run that extended into the second quarter. A 3-pointer by Boone pushed the lead to 36-5. Kentucky led 42-12 at halftime.
The Wildcats now host No. 25 NC State on Sunday. Northern Kentucky plays Kent State on Saturday.
