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12/03 18:21 CST Morgan scores 20, No. 17 Kentucky women top Miami 64-48 on
SEC/ACC Challenge
Morgan scores 20, No. 17 Kentucky women top Miami 64-48 on SEC/ACC Challenge
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) --- Tonie Morgan scored 20 points and No. 17 Kentucky
took control in the third quarter Wednesday night to defeat Miami in the
SEC/ACC Challenge.
Morgan had a three-point play and a 3-pointer on consecutive possessions to
start a 12-0 run in the middle of the third quarter that gave the Wildcats a
45-28 lead. The Wildcats made 9 of 15 shots. Miami made 5 of 10 but had six
turnovers while Kentucky did not have a giveaway.
Clara Strack added 13 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four steals and two
clocks for Kentucky (9-1). Teonni Key had 11 points.
Both teams shot a frigid 31% in the first half, going a combined 3-19 from
3-point range. The Wildcats led most of the way, including 26-23 at the break.
Morgan hit a jumper to open the fourth quarter and Asia Boone followed with a
3-pointer for a 55-38 lead and the Hurricanes never got closer than 15 points
over the last nine minutes.
Fal Raviv scored 11 points for Miami (5-3), which was 2 of 18 from 3-point
range, and Ra Shaya Kyle had 11 with 10 rebounds.
Up next
Kentucky is home on Sunday against Central Michigan.
Miami plays host to Georgia State on Sunday.
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