Box score from Kentucky basketball’s 80-72 win over Mississippi State

The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team took on Mississippi State in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night. Kentucky defeated the Bulldogs, 80-72.

Next up for No. 15-ranked Kentucky (17-5 overall, 7-2 Southeastern Conference) is an SEC road game against Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday afternoon.

Kentucky’s statistical leaders in Tuesday’s game:

Points: Nick Richards, 27

Rebounds: Nick Richards, 11

Assists: Ashton Hagans, 6

Steals: EJ Montgomery, 3

Blocks: EJ Montgomery, Nate Sestina, 1

Turnovers: Ashton Hagans, Tyrese Maxey, Nick Richards, 2

Click here to view a complete statistics report from the game.

Click here to view the SEC standings.

Click here to view UK’s 2019-20 schedule and results.

This story was originally published February 4, 2020 at 11:13 PM.