Tshiebwe posts double-double as Kentucky beats Vandy 69-53
Vanderbilt guard Tyrin Lawrence (0) shoots as he's defended by Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Wade Payne]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 69-53 Tuesday night for the Wildcats’ longest winning streak this season at four straight. Kentucky also won its 14th consecutive game in this series. Coach John Calipari improving to 25-4 against the Commodores. Antonio Reeves added 16 points for Kentucky. Jacob Toppin finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds and CJ Frederick and Cason Wallace each had 10. Vanderbilt kept it tight much of the first half with five ties and six lead changes. The Commodores took their last lead at 20-19 on freshman Malik Dia’s 3-pointer. Then Tschiebwe dunked and Kentucky never trailed again.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyrin Lawrence (0) drives against Kentucky guard CJ Fredrick (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Vanderbilt guard Paul Lewis (3) battles for the ball with Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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