Kentucky Wildcats at Northern Kentucky Norse
· NCAA Women's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
84 - 65
84 - 65
No. 11 Kentucky women defeat Northern Kentucky 84-65
The Norse (5-2) made 8 of 15 3-point attempts in the first half in taking a 41-37 lead at the break.
The Wildcats scored the first 13 points of the second half to grab the lead for good.
Makayla Epps added 16 points and Evelyn Akhator 13 for the Wildcats, who shot 62.1 percent in the second half.
Sarah Kinch led the Norse with 16 points and Rianna Gayheart 14 as they combined to make 7 of 8 3-pointers. However, the Norse were only 3 of 12 from the arc in the second half.
Kentucky is 7-0 for the first time since the 2013-14 season when it advanced to the Elite Eight.
How can I watch Wildcats vs. Norse?
- TV Channel: Wildcats vs Norse 2021 College Basketball, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN3.
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Recent Plays
| 4th 0:00 |  |
End of Game | 84 - 65 |
| 4th 0:24 |  |
Maci Morris Steal. | 84 - 65 |
| 4th 0:25 |  |
Rianna Gayheart Turnover. | 84 - 65 |
| 4th 0:31 | |
Rianna Gayheart Defensive Rebound. | 84 - 65 |
| 4th 0:31 | |
Maci Morris missed Three Point Jumper. | 84 - 65 |
Statistics
 UK |
NKU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 32-58 | FG | 21-54 |
| 55 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 5-12 | 3PT | 11-27 |
| 42 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 15-20 | FT | 12-17 |
| 75 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 26 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 17 | Assists | 14 |
| 10 | Steals | 8 |
| 3 | Blocks | 2 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 18 | Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 16 |
| 20 | Fouls | 15 |
| 22 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Game Information
Venue: Truist Arena
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Attendance: 4,084 | Capacity:
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Attendance: 4,084 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southeastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 15-1 | - | 36-4 |
| Texas | 13-3 | 2 | 35-4 |
| Vanderbilt | 13-3 | 2 | 29-5 |
| LSU | 12-4 | 3 | 29-6 |
| Oklahoma | 11-5 | 4 | 26-8 |
| Kentucky | 8-8 | 7 | 25-11 |
| Georgia | 8-8 | 7 | 22-10 |
| Ole Miss | 8-8 | 7 | 24-12 |
| Tennessee | 8-8 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Alabama | 7-9 | 8 | 24-11 |
| Texas A&M | 7-9 | 8 | 14-13 |
| Mississippi State | 5-11 | 10 | 18-13 |
| Florida | 5-11 | 10 | 18-15 |
| Missouri | 4-12 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Auburn | 3-13 | 12 | 15-17 |
| Arkansas | 1-15 | 14 | 12-20 |
2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 17-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Youngstown State | 15-5 | 2 | 25-10 |
| Cleveland State | 13-7 | 4 | 26-10 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 12-8 | 5 | 21-14 |
| Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Robert Morris | 11-9 | 6 | 18-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 9-11 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Oakland | 7-13 | 10 | 10-21 |
| Wright State | 6-14 | 11 | 10-22 |
| Milwaukee | 4-16 | 13 | 8-24 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-16 | 13 | 7-24 |