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Highlights, box score & MVP from Wildcats beating Kentucky State

Forget about those ghosts and goblins this Halloween weekend. The scariest thing Kentucky Wildcat fans witnessed on Friday night was junior big man Nick Richards sitting on the bench in a walking boot after an injury to his left foot in the opening exhibition game.

Despite the absence of the 6-foot-11 center, Kentucky closed out its preseason with an 83-51 win over Kentucky State at Rupp Arena.

Fortunately, Nate Sestina took care of a few tricks in the post and freshman Kahlil Whitney provided the treats as the duo combined for 22 points (11 each) to outscore Kentucky State 44-20 in the opening half.