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Kentucky Wildcats vs Florida Gators Wrap - Kentucky Wins 71-63

Kentucky got 27 points and 15 rebounds from Oscar Tshiebwe en route to a 71-63 victory over Florida on Saturday at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Kentucky won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites.

Sahvir Wheeler had 13 points for Kentucky and Kellan Grady chipped in with 11 points. TyTy Washington Jr. had 5 assists for them, while Oscar Tshiebwe was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

Florida got a 23-point performance from Colin Castleton, who was supported by 10 points from Anthony Duruji. Brandon McKissic had 4 assists in a losing cause for Florida, while Colin Castleton grabbed 11 rebounds.

Kentucky led at halftime, 38-27.

Kentucky had a 34-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.