Lexington, KY, November 22, 2025
The No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats secured a convincing 88-46 victory against the Loyola of Maryland Greyhounds, led by Collin Chandler and Kam Williams with 13 points each. Kentucky’s defense shined by forcing turnovers and outrebounding their opponents, despite missing key starters. The Wildcats improve their season record to 4-2 with the win.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats achieved a commanding 88-46 win over the Loyola of Maryland Greyhounds on Friday night. Collin Chandler and Kam Williams were the standout players, each scoring 13 points to lead the team. This victory improves Kentucky’s record to 4-2 for the season.
From the outset, Kentucky dominated the game, starting with a 21-5 run and later extending their lead with a 20-2 surge in the closing eight minutes of the first half, achieving a substantial 50-20 lead at halftime. Williams made an impressive contribution with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to conclude the first half, and Chandler helped by netting three of Kentucky’s ten total 3-pointers.
Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen followed closely with 11 points each, while Malachi Moreno made a noteworthy debut in his first start, adding 10 points. For Loyola, Troy Cicero Jr. was the top scorer with seven points. In addition to their offensive prowess, Kentucky displayed strong defensive skills, forcing 15 turnovers, recording 11 steals, and scoring 24 points from those mistakes. They also dominated the glass, outrebounding Loyola 56-33 and scoring an impressive 52 points in the paint, limiting Loyola to just eight field goals during the first half—Kentucky’s best defensive performance this season.
Notably, Kentucky played without key starters Jaland Lowe and Mohoumed Dioubate. Lowe has been sidelined for the last three games due to a shoulder injury, while Dioubate suffered an ankle injury in the previous match against Michigan State, where he had scored 30 points over the last two games.
Looking ahead, Loyola will host Washington College on Tuesday, while Kentucky is set to face Tennessee Tech on Wednesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who led the scoring for Kentucky in the game against Loyola of Maryland?
- Collin Chandler and Kam Williams each scored 13 points to lead No. 12 Kentucky to an 88-46 win over Loyola of Maryland on Friday night.
- What was the final score of the Kentucky vs. Loyola of Maryland game?
- The final score was 88-46 in favor of Kentucky.
- How did Kentucky perform defensively in the game?
- Kentucky forced 15 turnovers, had 11 steals, and scored 24 points off those miscues. The Wildcats outrebounded Loyola 56-33 and scored 52 points in the paint. Kentucky limited Loyola to eight baskets in the first half, its best defensive showing of the season.
- Were there any key players missing for Kentucky in this game?
- Yes, Kentucky was without starters Jaland Lowe and Mohoumed Dioubate. Lowe has missed the last three games because of a shoulder injury, while Dioubate tweaked his ankle in the loss to the Spartans. Dioubate had combined for 30 points in the previous two games.
- What are the upcoming games for Kentucky and Loyola?
- Loyola hosts Washington College on Tuesday, and Kentucky hosts Tennessee Tech on Wednesday.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Game Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Final Score | Kentucky 88, Loyola of Maryland 46 |
| Leading Scorers for Kentucky | Collin Chandler and Kam Williams (13 points each) |
| Defensive Highlights | 15 turnovers forced, 11 steals, 24 points off turnovers, 56-33 rebounding advantage, 52 points in the paint, limited Loyola to eight first-half baskets |
| Missing Players for Kentucky | Jaland Lowe (shoulder injury), Mohoumed Dioubate (ankle injury) |
| Upcoming Games | Loyola hosts Washington College on Tuesday; Kentucky hosts Tennessee Tech on Wednesday |
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