Following a loss to North Carolina on the road in Chapel Hill, Kentucky Women’s Basketball got back on track on Monday after a 87-45 win against Queens. After getting off to a 29-9 lead in the first quarter, there was no going back for the ‘Cats.
In the first, Kentucky’s shooting was on point. Shots were falling and Queens was crumbling, unable to keep up with the Wildcats’ rhythm. Georgia Amoore led her team through the first 10 minutes with nine points on 3-5 from the field. With two three-pointers and an 3-point play, Amoore was set to have a big game for the ‘Cats. Amelia Hassett and Teonni Key also started hot, finishing the first quarter with five and four points, respectively.
To end the half, the ‘Cats went on a 12-0 run to begin the second quarter to lead by 30. Kentucky shot 6-17 (35.3%) from three in the half, two from Amoore, three from Hassett, and one from Dazia Lawrence. Additionally, the ‘Cats held Queens to only 7-31 (22.6%) from the field in the first half, solidifying a 34-point lead going into the third. Clara Strack finished the half with 12 points on 5-9 (55.6%) from the field and three rebounds, along with two assists.
Kentucky Women's Basketball takes down Queens, 87-45​
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