Box score from Kentucky basketball’s 85-79 NCAA Tournament loss to Saint Peter’s

The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team played Saint Peter’s University in the NCAA Tournament round of 64 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday night. The second-seeded Wildcats were defeated by the 15th-seeded Peacocks, 85-79.

Kentucky’s 2021-22 season has come to an end with a record of 26-8.

Kentucky’s statistical leaders in Thursday’s game:

Points: Oscar Tshiebwe, 30

Rebounds: Oscar Tshiebwe, 16

Assists: Kellan Grady, 4

Steals: Oscar Tshiebwe, Keion Brooks, 2

Blocks:Oscar Tshiebwe, Keion Brooks, 2

Turnovers: Sahvir Wheeler, 6

Minutes: Oscar Tshiebwe, 42

Three-pointers made: Savhir Wheeler 1-2, TyTy Washington 1-2, Davion Mintz 1-3, Kellan Grady 1-7

View a complete statistics report from the game.

View UK’s 2021-22 results.

This story was originally published March 17, 2022 at 9:56 PM.

John Clay

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John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Support my work with a digital subscription

Ben Roberts

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Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men’s basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting coverage and created and maintained the Next Cats blog. He is a Franklin County native and first joined the Herald-Leader in 2006. Support my work with a digital subscription