Strack has 25 points, 15 boards, No. 14 Kentucky women blitz No. 19 Illini in fourth to win 76-53

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Strack scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Teonni Key added a double-double and No. 14 Kentucky pulled away from No. 19 Illinois 76-53 to go unbeaten in the Music City Classic. The Wildcats had a 50-44 lead after three quarters but used an 18-0 run to blitz the Illini 26-9 in the fourth quarter. Kentucky went 11 of 22 in the fourth quarte and forced the Illini into eight turnovers and turned those into 13 points. Illinois was 3 of 15. Key had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Adalia McKenzie scored 18 points for Illinois

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