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Splash plays give Kentucky needed cushion in win over Eastern Kentucky

Winning ugly is better than losing pretty. That’s what many across the Commonwealth will be saying over the next 24 hours as a sluggish first-half performance by Kentucky’s offense was followed by a sluggish second-half performance by Kentucky’s defense. However, the team did just enough to escape disaster.

In Saturday’s 28-17 win over Eastern Kentucky at Kroger Field, super senior wide receiver Tayvion Robinson was the star giving the offense a much-needed spark. His performance was the story of the game, but others chipped in.

Three notable splash plays were key to Kentucky pulling away from Walt Wells‘ scrappy Colonels on Saturday afternoon in Lexington.