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UK, off to their best start in SEC history came out with some tough defense, but Ole Miss didn't seem to upset because they were out-shooting Matthew Mitchell's team.

With less than 7 minutes to go in the first half, UK led 24-18 even though they were shooting only 32%. Ole Miss was hittintg 53%, a surprising number. UK had the lead because their defense at times looked like they had six players on the court.

Ole Miss had 13 turnovers at that point, with UK losing it only 6 times.

Kentucky's energy started wearing Ole Miss down.

Keyla Snowden with a pretty three from the baseline to give UK a 29-18 lead.

Then it was A'dia Mathis with a slick long pass to Samantha Drake who makes it 31-21 UK. The turnover battle is 16-7 and Ole Miss is starting to miss with their shooting down to 45% with the Cats up by 10.

Ole Miss averages 17 turnovers a game. They have 20 at the half. UK has only 8.

Ole Miss continued to lose their shooting touch. They finished the half at 41%. UK didn't shoot well for the entire 20 minutes and they finish with 30%.

UK leads 37-23 at the half with their best player, A'dia Mathis having an off night. Mathis has hit only 1 of 8 shots, but UK still leads by 14.

Ole Miss ran out of steam in the second half.

Crystal Riley with a 3 to give UK a 49-32 lead.

Then after another UK steal, Samarie Walker goes to the boards. After four misses by UK she puts it in. 55-32 with 13:52 to go.

After yet another Ole Miss turnover, Bria Goss goes flying in for a layup, UK leads 70-39. The talented freshman led all scorers with 19 points.

UK had four players in double figures. Kastine Evans had 12 points and a career high 7 steals. The great A'dia Mathis had 11 even though she shot 2 of 14, and Samari Walker also chipped in with 11 points and 6 rebounds.

What was more impressive than the 82-41 win was UK forcing 36 turnovers. That's their best effort in SEC play this season. UK only had 10 turnovers.

After a fast start, Ole Miss got cold from the field. Both teams shot 35%.

UK is now 21-2 overall and 10-0 in SEC play.