Kentucky women dismantle Northern Kentucky

Asia Boone led the No. 14 Kentucky women's basketball team to a 79-28 victory over Northern Kentucky on Thursday night in Lexington. Boone made five three-point shots and finished with 21 points.

Clara Strack recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. She also blocked four shots and stole three balls. Me’Arah O’Neal added 12 points, and Ajša Sivka scored 11 for the Wildcats, who improved to 2-0.

Northern Kentucky, now 1-1, struggled significantly from the field. The Norse made only six of 44 shots, a 13.6% success rate. They converted just two of 20 three-point attempts. Sara Basaran and Anna Hamilton each scored six points for the visitors.

The Wildcats controlled the board, outrebounding Northern Kentucky 60-34. Kentucky also forced 28 turnovers. Northern Kentucky made 14 of 18 free throws, accounting for half of their total points.

Kentucky built a large lead early. The team scored the first nine points of the game and the final 16 of the first quarter. The Norse went 1-for-9 from the field in that period and committed 10 turnovers.

The Wildcats extended their run to 20 straight points with the start of the second half. After Northern Kentucky made its second field goal, Kentucky scored seven more in a row. Boone hit a three-pointer to make the score 36-5. Kentucky led 42-12 at halftime.