LAWRENCE, Kansas - Kentucky basketball traveled to Kansas looking for a resume-boosting win. It left with the kind of statement victory that will leave no choice but to view the Wildcats as one of the favorites to win a national championship.
Behind a career-high 27 points from junior forward Keion Brooks, No. 13 Kentucky dominated No. 5 Kansas 80-62 in its home arena.
Kentucky led by 20 points at halftime and never by fewer than 14 points in the second half. Seven different UK players scored within the first eight minutes of the game.
National Player of the Year candidate Oscar Tshiebwe posted another double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds while playing stout defense throughout.