Sunday afternoon saw Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team face their first big test against North Carolina State. The game would wind up turning into a coming out party for Ajsa Sivka, and the Wildcats would roll to a 93-78 victory.
Sivka, along with the rest of the Kentucky team, got hot from three-point range early. Everyone was getting in on the act, and they built a 12-point lead at halftime. In the second half, the Wildcats never let NC State get momentum, and made shots when they needed to.
Sivka had a breakout, with 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. She made 8-of-12 three-point shots, which tied a school record. The Cats also tied a school record for made threes in a game.
Clara Strack was also terrific in this
one. She posted 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. Freshman Savvy Swords was also in double-figures with 14 points.
Kentucky is now 3-0 on the season, and have mostly dominated in all three. They out-rebounded NC State 38-29, and out-shot them 53% to 40%. Turnovers favored the Wolfpack, though, and the Wildcats didn't shoot it well from the free throw line, so Brooks will have some things to work on going forward.
Next up for Kentucky is Evansville. That matchup will be on Wednesday night at 6:30 P.M. EST.
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