Kentucky opened the 2025-26 regular season with a comfortable 77-51 win over Nicholls on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena.
The Wildcats (1-0) struggled in the first half, shooting just 2-for-16 from the three-point line and 6-for-13 from the free throw line.
The second half was a different story as the Cats rolled to a 70-40 lead following a Collin Chandler three-pointer. Chandler finished with a career-high 15 points, including one of the best dunks we’ll see this season.
Otega Oweh added 13 points for Kentucky. Jasper Johnson added 11 points and 4 assists. Denzell Aberdeen returned from injury to contribute 10 points and 6 assists.
Check out some highlights:
Here’s the official box score:
Kentucky returns to action Friday night against Valparaiso at Rupp Arena.
