The Kenny Brooks era at UK starts with 55-point win over USC Upstate
LEXINGTON, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — The Kentucky women's basketball team started the Kenny Brooks era the right way on Monday night with a 98-43 win over USC Upstate.
"I thought they handled themselves very well. We obviously have a lot to work on to get to where we want to be, and we want to continue to climb, but I thought they did a really good job of, you know, playing hard," Brooks said. "We had some moments where we had some miscommunications and things of that nature, but I don't think it was for lack of effort."
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Five players scored in double-figures for the Wildcats including former All-American Georgia Amoore. The 5-foot-6 guard finished with 11 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. A majority of her assists came from a trio of Kentucky forwards. Amore's former Virginia Tech teammate, Clara Strack , led the way offensively with 22 points.
"In practice, we all prove that we can score, and I think with all respect to USC Upstate games like this it's time to introduce people and get people comfortable," Amoore said. "Times like this as I mentioned before, like we build chemistry, take these shots, and see where we can grow."
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The Wildcats used their immense height to great effect on both ends of the floor, registering 40 points in the paint and 12 blocks. Teonni Key and Amelia Hassett both scored 14 points and secured nine rebounds. Freshman phenom Clara Silva recorded 14 points and seven rebounds off the bench in her first game for the blue and white.
Up next for UK is a Thursday night matchup with Northern Kentucky at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington.
