LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team faced a tough challenge on Wednesday evening, falling 98-30 to No. 12 Kentucky.
Jayden Scott led the Aces with 14 points tonight, marking her third consecutive double-digit scoring performance to begin her collegiate career. Scott found her rhythm in the third quarter, connecting on back-to-back three-pointers and scoring all 14 of her points in the second half.
Avery Kelley contributed across the stat sheet with eight points, five rebounds, and four assists. Mireia Mustaros and Marina Artero each finished with four points for Evansville.
The Aces opened the game by trading baskets with the Wildcats. After Kentucky scored the game's first points, Kelley answered with a basket of her own. Mustaros then brought Evansville within one with a layup midway through the opening quarter.
Kentucky began to pull away from that point, taking a 21-7 lead after the first quarter and extending that to 46-11 by halftime. The Wildcats continued to build their lead in the second half, shooting 55.2% from the field and connecting on 18 three-pointers throughout the game to secure the 98-30 victory.
Evansville continues its road trip on Saturday, traveling to Charleston, Ill. to face Eastern Illinois. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.
