No. 23 Kentucky took care of No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 in an exhibition game Friday night at Rupp Arena, finishing its preseason tune-up with a ranked win and a balanced offensive effort.
Milan Momcilovic led Kentucky with 15 points and helped seal the result with late free throws and a three-pointer down the stretch. Kentucky also got double-figure scoring from four other players, giving the Wildcats five scorers in double figures in all.
How Kentucky pulled away
The game was close at halftime, with Kentucky holding a 37-33 lead. Texas Tech stayed within reach through the second half, but Kentucky gradually created separation and kept enough control to close it out at home.
Momcilovic’s 15 points paced the Wildcats, while the overall scoring spread was the bigger takeaway for Kentucky. That kind of balance is useful in an exhibition setting, especially with the regular season still ahead.
What comes next
Kentucky’s exhibition schedule finishes with a game against Central Florida on Wednesday at Rupp Arena at 6 p.m. ET. After that, the focus shifts fully to the regular season.
