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Kentucky Beats Little Rock 69-49 in Exhibition Opener

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Kentucky opened its 2026-27 exhibition schedule with a 69-49 win over Little Rock at Rupp Arena, but the Wildcats showed an uneven offense and plenty of room to improve. Milan Momcilovic led Kentucky with 16 points, while Alex Wilkins and Mason Williams also reached double figures; the team committed 19 turnovers and struggled through scoring droughts. Kentucky’s defense was a brighter spot, limiting Little Rock to 31 percent shooting and just two three-pointers. The game also marked a homecoming for Little Rock coach Travis Ford, a former Kentucky player and Mark Pope teammate.

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