Freshman Skal Labissiere (1) makes 10 of 12 shots from the field and sinks six free throws to finish with 26 points in the win.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Skal Labissiere scored 26 points, Isaiah Briscoe had a double-double and No. 2 Kentucky ran away from NJIT 87-57 on Saturday for its second win in as many nights.
Seeking a strong tuneup with Tuesday night's showdown looming against defending national champion and fifth-ranked Duke, the Wildcats (2-0) succeeded behind a dominant effort by their 6-foot-11 freshman. Labissiere made 10 of 12 from the field and all six free throws to nearly triple his scoring from the previous night against Albany.