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Recap - Kentucky Defeats Vanderbilt 69-53

Kentucky grabbed a 69-53 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, behind a 16-point effort from Antonio Reeves at Memorial Gym.

Kentucky was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Kentucky got 15 points from Oscar Tshiebwe and another 12 points from Jacob Toppin. Sahvir Wheeler contributed 5 assists, while Oscar Tshiebwe cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

Vanderbilt got 14 points from Malik Dia in a losing cause and another 12 points from Tyrin Lawrence. Ezra Manjon contributed 3 assists for them, while Myles Stute had 4 rebounds.

Kentucky led at halftime, 36-28.

Kentucky had a 37-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Kentucky takes its act home to face Kansas looking for another win. For Vanderbilt, they head on the road to face Texas A&M.