Arkansas’ stubborn defense, fueled by 7 blocks and 8 UK turnovers, gave Kentucky all they wanted during the first 20 minutes, including a 35-27 deficit.
UK shot a dismal 23.5% from the field including 0-6 from 3-point line. Dunlap leads the Cats with 8 points and 8 boards. Mathies pitched in with 6 points.
[PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]Arkansas swarmed the Cats and held them to 16 points in the paint and only 2 points off the fast break.
Kentucky’s last basket came at the 3:15 mark as Arkansas ended the first half on a 16-8 run over the last 8:33.
Keyla Snowden checked out at the 11:19 mark with 2 fouls, 0 points and 1 rebound, and sat for the remainder of the first half. Samantha Drake also has 2 personals.
Go Cats!!!
