Kentucky's defense has been producing like one of the best units in the entire country on that end of the floor, and after holding Nicholls to just 30 percent s

The Wildcats (2-0) scored 58 first-half points — their highest-scoring half under second-year coach Mark Pope — and won by their second-largest margin under Pope. Six Kentucky players scored in double figures: Malachi Moreno (18 points), Otega Oweh (15), Mouhamed Dioubate (14), Collin Chandler (14), Brandon Garrison (14) and Denzel Aberdeen (12).

Kentucky basketball got to 2-0 on the season with a dominating win over Valparaiso. Here is a recap and highlights from the game.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Malachi Moreno scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds to lead No. 9 Kentucky to a 107-59 win over Valparaiso on Friday night. The freshman forward led six Wildcats in double figures as Otega Oweh had 15 and Mouhamed Dioubate and Collin Chandler had 14 points each.

Jaland Lowe returned, and the returns are high as Kentucky basketball's offense found its spark to the tune of a 107-59 victory over Valparaiso Friday night in Rupp Arena.

Kentucky’s new point guard played his first game for the Wildcats, who set a Mark Pope era record for most points in a half.

The Kentucky Wildcats faced the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday night in Rupp Arena, and their offense was back on track with Jaland Lowe back in the lineup. From

The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Valparaiso Beacons 107-59 during a game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Live coverage of the Valparaiso Beacons vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAAM game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.