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Vanderbilt Downs Kentucky 68-66 - Match Report

Vanderbilt got 23 points from Jordan Wright en route to a 68-66 victory over Kentucky on Wednesday at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Bettors who backed Vanderbilt were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.0 at sportsbooks.

Vanderbilt got 21 points from Tyrin Lawrence and another 10 points from Quentin Millora-Brown. Ezra Manjon contributed 3 assists, while Tyrin Lawrence cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Kentucky got 21 points from Oscar Tshiebwe in a losing cause and another 14 points from Antonio Reeves. Oscar Tshiebwe contributed 2 assists for them, while Oscar Tshiebwe had 20 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Vanderbilt were victorious, as the score was 34-31 at the break.

Kentucky had a 45-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Vanderbilt heads into a battle against Mississippi State. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arkansas.