The Wildcats defeated the Warhawks of Louisiana-Monroe 48-14 to move to 5-1 on the season, capturing a share of first place in the SEC East. After a slow start, Kentucky scored 45 unanswered points to take a 48-14 lead into the fourth quarter. Patrick Towles threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns. Javess Blue finished with three catches for 109 yards, including two touchdowns. Stanley “Boom” Williams had a career-best seven rushes for 104 yards (career-high) including a 58-yard TD.
The defensive effort was highlighted by Bud Dupree‘s five tackles and 1.5 sacks. Dupree also recorded his first career blocked kick. Za’Darius Smith had four tackles and a sack. Josh Forrest notched five tackles on the day and pulled in his second career interception which he returned for a touchdown.
Kentucky travels to LSU on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff in Baton Rouge, La. The game will be televised live on the SEC Network and broadcast live on the UK Radio Network.
Saturday was “Heroes’ Day” at Commonwealth Stadium honoring all active, reserve and veteran members of the armed forces along with police, firefighters and first responders.
Check out this photo gallery of all the day’s events.
Photos: Regina Rickert. Click to enlarge.
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- Photo: Regina Rickert
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- Photo: Regina Rickert
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