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Recap - Kentucky Defeats LSU 79-76
Kentucky got 21 points from Immanuel Quickley as they ran past LSU 79-76 on Tuesday at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Bettors who backed Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Kentucky got 14 points from Tyrese Maxey and another 13 points from Nick Richards. Immanuel Quickley contributed 6 assists, while Nate Sestina cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
LSU got 17 points from Skylar Mays in a losing cause and another 13 points from Marlon Taylor. Javonte Smart contributed 7 assists for them, while Darius Days had 11 rebounds.
LSU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-30.
Next game, Kentucky takes its act home to face Florida looking for another win. For LSU, they head on the road to face South Carolina.