Kentucky women extend season sweep over Northern Kentucky
Asia Boone’s five three-pointers and a 28-0 run propelled the Wildcats to a 79-28 win.
By Oliver Bennett ·
The No. 14 Kentucky women's basketball team defeated Northern Kentucky 79-28 on Thursday night in Lexington.
Asia Boone led the Wildcats with 21 points, including five three-pointers. Clara Strack recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, adding four blocks and three steals. Me’Arah O’Neal contributed 12 points, and Ajša Sivka added 11 as Kentucky improved to 2-0 on the season.
Northern Kentucky struggled offensively, shooting 13.6% from the field and going 2-for-20 from three-point range. The Norse (1-1) relied heavily on free throws, making 14 of 18 attempts to account for half their total points. Sara Basaran and Anna Hamilton each scored six points for Northern Kentucky.
Kentucky controlled the game through rebounding and ball pressure, forcing 28 turnovers and outrebounding the opponents 60-34. The Wildcats scored the first nine points of the game and the final 16 of the first quarter to build a 25-3 lead. That stretch extended to 20 consecutive points early in the second quarter, and a Boone three-pointer pushed the advantage to 36-5.
Kentucky will host No. 25 NC State on Sunday. Northern Kentucky plays at home against Kent State on Saturday.
