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UNC Wilmington Downs Kentucky 80-73 - Match Report
UNC Wilmington got 27 points and 10 rebounds from Trazarien White en route to a 80-73 victory over Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
Bettors who backed UNC Wilmington were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +17.5 at sportsbooks.
Donovan Newby had 15 points for UNC Wilmington and Shykeim Phillips chipped in with 13 points. Shykeim Phillips had 4 assists for them, while Trazarien White was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Kentucky got 25 points from Reed Sheppard in a losing cause and another 14 points from Antonio Reeves. Reed Sheppard contributed 6 assists for them, while Reed Sheppard had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UNC Wilmington were victorious, as the score was 41-34 at the break.
The rebound battle favored UNC Wilmington as they grabbed 37 boards, while Kentucky only had 36
UNC Wilmington heads into a battle against Montreat College. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pennsylvania.