With only seven scholarship players due to injuries, Kentucky narrowly avoided a second straight loss, beating Utah Valley 82-74. We’ve covered the major points, but here are the best and worst moments in the eyes of the KSR crew.
BEST: Ashton Hagans played like a second-year star
After starting the year with 25 total points in three games, sophomore guard Ashton Hagans managed a career-high 26 points on 7-14 shooting to go with five rebounds, five assists, and one steal. More importantly, though, the Cartersville, GA native finished the day 12-12 from the line, including numerous clutch makes in crunch time.