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Kansas Defeats Kentucky 65-62 - Recap
Jalen Wilson scored 23 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Kansas on Tuesday, leading them to a 65-62 victory over Kentucky at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Kansas won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -4.0-point spread.
Kansas got 17 points from Ochai Agbaji and another 8 points from Marcus Garrett. Dajuan Harris contributed 5 assists, while Christian Braun cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Kentucky got a 12-point performance from Brandon Boston Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Davion Mintz. Davion Mintz had 2 assists in a losing cause for Kentucky, while Isaiah Jackson grabbed 12 rebounds.
Kansas was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Kansas had a 40-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Kansas heads into a battle against Washburn. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Georgia Tech.