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KSR's takeaways from Kentucky's season-opening win vs. Howard

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Kentucky handled business in its season-opener vs. Howard, defeating the Bison by a final score of 95-63 to move to 1-0 on the year. A dominant offensive showing where the Wildcats shot 54.8% from the field and 45.8% from three, four different players finished with over 15 points and two added 20-plus.

How did UK get it done at Rupp Arena? KSR has the takeaways.

Kentucky shorthanded again with just eight players

The Wildcats were down three scholarship players in the season-opener, with Sahvir Wheeler (knee), Oscar Tshiebwe (knee) and Daimion Collins (personal) all missing the matchup.