Kentucky Men’s Basketball Post-Game Notes

Nov. 7, 2008

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In the second exhibition game of the season, Kentucky defeated Ouachita Baptist, 94-72.
This was the first meeting between UK and Ouachita Baptist.
Kentucky is now 41-4 all-time in exhibition play. The Wildcats have won 12 preseason games in a row and 27 of the last 28.
This was Kentucky ‘s final exhibition game. The Wildcats open the 2008-09 regular season on Friday, Nov. 14, when they host Virginia Military Institute at 7 p.m.

Key run: Leading 49-41, Kentucky used a 13-5 run over a 4:03 span to take a commanding 16-point lead, 62-46, early in the second half.
Kentucky used the starting lineup of Michael Porter, Perry Stevenson, Ramon Harris, Jodie Meeks and Patrick Patterson for the second straight game.
Kentucky led by eight at halftime, 43-35.
The Wildcats stretched the lead to as many as 32 points at 89-57.
UK dominated the rebounding, 52-36, and won second-chance points 20-13.
Kentucky reached the half-century mark for rebounds for the second straight game with 52 against the Tigers. The Wildcats had 58 boards in the win over Missouri-St. Louis.
Four Kentucky players combined for 15 team blocks on the night. Perry Stevenson had a game-high seven, followed by Jared Carter and A.J. Stewart with three apiece. Freshman Darius Miller added two blocks.

Kentucky had four players reach double figures in points. Jodie Meeks led all scorers with 23. Meeks was 8-for-8 from the charity stripe, ending the exhibition season a perfect 10-for-10 from the line.
Perry Stevenson pulled down 12 rebounds in the first half alone and finished with 16 points, a game-high 20 boards, and seven blocks for a double-double.
Stevenson’s double-double was the third double-double for the Wildcats in exhibition play.
Patrick Patterson added 12 points and seven rebounds, while Michael Porter finished with 10 points.
Freshman DeAndre Liggins had a game-high four assists to go along with seven points.
Jaranimo Marks paced the visitors with 20 points, while Rowan Ledbetter finished with 16 for the Tigers.

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