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Wildcats 5-0 after Unity Series win: Kentucky108, Jackson State 59

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Basketball is off to its best start since 2016 at 5-0 after a dominant win over Jackson State 108-59. This is the third game of the season UK has eclipsed the century mark. The game was tight for the first 8:00 minutes, but a three by Ansley Almnor put the Cats up 21-12, and Kentucky would cruise to a 54-30 lead at the half.

Koby Brea led all with 22 points shooting 5-8 from the 3-point line. Otega Oweh followed with 21 points shooting 66% from the field.

It was the fourth installment of the Unity Series, a legend from each school who has a history as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, and inclusion were honored; Kentucky's Kenny 'Sky' Walker and Jackson States Purvis Short.