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The Kentucky Wildcats get their fourth of the season in an 87-74 victory over Winthrop.
The game was never in doubt, but the score makes the game closer than it truly was. The Wildcats seemed to finally hit their groove on the offensive side of the ball, led by PJ Washington with 19 points and Tyler Herro with 15 of his own. Herro finally started to knock down threes, something Wildcats fans had been waiting to see.
The defense still needs a little work, but nonetheless, Kentucky still gets in the win column.
Here is what social media had to say about win No. 4 for the Wildcats:
Nice appetizer before the big feast tomorrow. We'll provide the dessert on Friday at 7 pm pic.twitter.com/QODAOJJoPl
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 21, 2018
We all responded like this Kentucky cheerleader. pic.twitter.com/awUgNwSHKX
— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) November 21, 2018
Reid Travis took one right in the Clay Travis.
— Fake Nate (@Fake__Nate) November 21, 2018
Last time a UK player had a double-double in two straight games? 2017 NCAA Tournament: Bam Adebayo against Northern Kentucky and Wichita State. PJ Washington did it vs. VMI and Winthrop.
— Jerry Tipton (@JerryTipton) November 21, 2018
Washington's last rebound gave him his second straight double-double. According to UK, the last player to do that was Bam Adebayo in the NCAA Tournament.
— Kernel Sports (@KYKernelSports) November 21, 2018
I would say there was a little peeling of paint in the locker room at the half. UK appears to have more energy and drive attacking the basket. A quick 9-0 run as Nick Richards has 2 buckets and a blocked shot.
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) November 21, 2018
Reid Travis may be UK's best passer. Always makes the right decision.
— T.J. Walker (@TJWalkerKSR) November 21, 2018
Opposing teams 3PFG vs. Kentucky this season:
— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) November 21, 2018
Duke: 12-26
Southern Illinois: 5-16
North Dakota: 7-19
VMI: 19-38
Winthrop: 13-28
Total: 56-127 (44.1%)
I love the way Kentucky’s Offense looks
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) November 21, 2018
Get out and guard the Three-Pointer and we got something
Calipari pleased with Tyler Herro, told him, "For the worst passer I've ever coached (grinning) to get seven assists is a pretty good accomplishment."
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) November 21, 2018
Have a day Tyler Herro, 15 points, 7 assists, 1 turnover so far.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_CJ) November 21, 2018
When Tyler Herro is in attack-mode it’s his best mode. His “I’m trying to embarrass you-mode”. Driving the ball opens up everything else. Gotta put pressure on the defense. Don’t guard yourself.
— Rex Chapman (@rex_rexchapman) November 21, 2018
Tyler Herro is looking like that offensive weapon that the Cats need him to be. As his confidence grows it could really change this team.
— Big Blue Express (@bigbluexpress) November 21, 2018
.@raf_tyler 15 points + 7 assists, which was the most a Wildcat has dished in a game so far this season pic.twitter.com/1rZXqQC0i4
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 21, 2018
Calipari after PJ Washington had 19, 11, 4 and 3: "I want more from him."
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) November 21, 2018
@PJWashington on @UKCoachCalipari
— Vaughts' Views (@vaughtsviews) November 21, 2018
expecting more from him …
“He just wants more rebounds, more blocked shots. He needs me to be more aggressive. He says that I lack energy sometimes during the games, which is why I need to bring it more often.” pic.twitter.com/yFrM4ebQfC
Keldon Johnson on team’s lack of discipline for 40 minutes: We have mental lapses where we don’t talk. pic.twitter.com/LpzEwLgaZD
— John Huang (@KYHuangs) November 21, 2018
Calipari says Keldon Johnson is not defending. Can’t keep people in front of him.
— John Clay (@johnclayiv) November 21, 2018
32 three pointers in the last two games for Kentucky opponents.
— UK Sports Network (@UKSportsNetwork) November 21, 2018
"I think I'm safe in saying that's a high for the John Calipari era, or John Calipari's career."
Good win today
— Nick Richards (@iamnickrichards) November 21, 2018
Today’s Official Box Score:
— Oscar Combs (@wildcatnews) November 21, 2018
Kentucky 87, Winthrop 74 pic.twitter.com/k4irtNuw1W
Kentucky vs Winthrop highlights (via @KYWildcatsTV ) pic.twitter.com/YhbMyI6Dkk
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 21, 2018
GOOOOOOOOOOSE!!!! pic.twitter.com/trAWFLgwxW
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 21, 2018
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