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Tuesday, December 31
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2:00 p.m.
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Men’s Basketball Drops New Year’s Eve Contest at #10 Kentucky
12/31/2024 5:19:00 PM | Men's Basketball
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Brown men's basketball team (7-5) fell 88-54 at #10 Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon inside Rupp Arena.
"The last two games have been a great experience for our players and everybody affiliated with our program," Head Men's Basketball Coaching Chair Mike Martin '04 said. "Obviously, we would've liked to have performed better today. I think Kentucky did a great job of making us uncomfortable, from the very beginning we struggled offensively and struggled to really get into our flow."
Kino Lilly Jr. and Landon Lewis led the way offensively for the Bears as Lilly Jr. had a team-high 16 points and Lewis scored 15. The two combined to shoot 13-24 from the floor. Lilly Jr. and Lewis both scored in double-figures for the 11th time this season.
Kentucky (11-2) held a 39-27 lead at halftime while forcing 14 Brown turnovers. Lilly Jr. and Lewis combined for 16 of the Bears' 27 points. The Bears and Wildcats both had 12 first half points in the paint as Brown had seven opening half bench points.
Kentucky led as much as 36 in the second half before earning an 88-54 victory. As a team, Brown shot 40.8 percent from the floor and 23.8 percent from three-point range. On the glass, Brown out-rebounded Kentucky 35-29.
Brown will be back in action on Sunday, Jan. 5 when they close non-conference play against Johnson & Wales, tip-off from the Pizzitola Sports Center is set for 2:00 p.m.
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"The last two games have been a great experience for our players and everybody affiliated with our program," Head Men's Basketball Coaching Chair Mike Martin '04 said. "Obviously, we would've liked to have performed better today. I think Kentucky did a great job of making us uncomfortable, from the very beginning we struggled offensively and struggled to really get into our flow."
Kino Lilly Jr. and Landon Lewis led the way offensively for the Bears as Lilly Jr. had a team-high 16 points and Lewis scored 15. The two combined to shoot 13-24 from the floor. Lilly Jr. and Lewis both scored in double-figures for the 11th time this season.
Kentucky (11-2) held a 39-27 lead at halftime while forcing 14 Brown turnovers. Lilly Jr. and Lewis combined for 16 of the Bears' 27 points. The Bears and Wildcats both had 12 first half points in the paint as Brown had seven opening half bench points.
Kentucky led as much as 36 in the second half before earning an 88-54 victory. As a team, Brown shot 40.8 percent from the floor and 23.8 percent from three-point range. On the glass, Brown out-rebounded Kentucky 35-29.
Brown will be back in action on Sunday, Jan. 5 when they close non-conference play against Johnson & Wales, tip-off from the Pizzitola Sports Center is set for 2:00 p.m.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
Team Stats
BRN
UK
FG%
.408
.500
3FG%
.238
.357
FT%
.750
.783
RB
35
29
TO
23
5
STL
3
14
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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