Kentucky’s 156-63 victory over Asbury by the numbers

The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team wrapped up exhibition play Sunday against Asbury University.

The Wildcats easily defeated their opponent from NAIA Division II, 156-63, before 21,394 fans in Rupp Arena.

Kentucky tips off the 2016-17 regular season at home Friday night against Stephen F. Austin.

Here are some numbers of note from Sunday night’s win, largely the product of Asbury’s unique run-and-shoot style of play:

156 — Had the game counted, Kentucky’s final point total would have easily eclipsed the Rupp Arena regular-season record of 127 set vs. LSU in 1995 and UK’s all-time record for points in a game of 143 set against Georgia in 1956.

102 — Kentucky’s largest lead of the night, at 137-35 with 9:04 remaining and 154-52 with 2:26 left.

66 — The number of made field goals by Kentucky. UK’s record for a regular-season game is 60 against Georgia in 1956.

29 — The number of dunks by Kentucky. Derek Willis had five; Bam Adebayo, Wenyen Gabriel, Malik Monk and Tai Wynyard had four apiece; Sacha Killeya-Jones had three, Mychal Mulder and De’Aaron Fox had two each, and Isaiah Briscoe had one.

68.8 — Kentucky’s field goal shooting percentage for the game. The Wildcats made 66 of 96 attempts from the field.

31.6 — Kentucky’s three-point field goal shooting percentage. The Wildcats made six of 19 attempts.

69.2 — Kentucky’s free-throw shooting percentage. The Wildcats made 18 of 26 attempts.

22.7 — Asbury’s field goal shooting percentage (22-for-97). The Eagles attempted 49 three-pointers and made eight (16.3 percent).

8 — The number of Wildcats to score in double figures: De’Aaron Fox 25, Mychal Mulder 20, Wenyen Gabriel 16, Malik Monk 15, Derek Willis 14, Sacha Killeya-Jones 13, Isaiah Briscoe 11, Tai Wynyard 10.

19 — The number of blocked shots by Kentucky.

15 — The number of steals by Kentucky.

71-44 — Kentucky’s advantage in rebounding.

14 — The number of Wildcats who scored Sunday night, every player on the UK roster.

88-25 — Kentucky’s lead over Asbury at halftime.

68-38 — Kentucky’s advantage over Asbury in the second half.

60-2 — Kentucky’s advantage over Asbury in fast-break points.

116-24 — Kentucky’s advantage over Asbury in points in the paint.

19 — The most minutes played by any Wildcat on Sunday night, by Mychal Mulder. In addition to his 20 points, Mulder had 11 rebounds and made four of nine three-point attempts.

This story was originally published November 6, 2016 at 9:22 PM with the headline "Kentucky’s 156-63 victory over Asbury by the numbers."