A veteran Richmond team dominated the second half and handed No. 10 Kentucky a 76-64 loss in the Bluegrass Showcase at Rupp Arena Sunday afternoon.
Nathan Cayo and Blake Francis led the Spiders (2-0) with 18 points each.
Freshman Brandon Boston led Kentucky with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Olivier Sarr added 17 points and 11 boards.
The Wildcats failed to make a three-pointer in the game, finishing 0-for-10. John Calipari’s young team also missed 13 free throws (20-for-33) and turned it over 21 times.
Kentucky (1-1) will have a quick turn around before another difficult match up on Tuesday against No. 6 Kansas.
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Bluegrass Showcase All-Tournament Team
Nathan Cayo (Richmond)
Grant Golden (Richmond)
Brandon Boston Jr. (Kentucky)
Olivier Sarr (Kentucky)
Julius Dixon (Morehead State)
MVP – Nathan Cayo (Richmond)
