LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 08: The Kentucky Wildcats mascot before a game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Kentucky Wildcats on October 8, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Kentucky women’s basketball team saw its SEC Tournament run come to an abrupt end on Friday, falling to Oklahoma 69-65 in the quarterfinals. Despite a strong start and a double-digit second-half lead, the Wildcats struggled offensively down the stretch, allowing the Sooners to rally and secure the victory.
A Strong Start, A Tough Finish Coming off a well-earned double bye, Kentucky entered the quarterfinals with confidence, having defeated Oklahoma earlier in the season. The Wildcats built a 10-point lead early in the second half, appearing in control of the game.
However, offensive struggles and turnovers proved costly, as Kentucky went cold from the field and allowed the Sooners to claw back into contention. Kentucky’s shooting woes were a major factor in the loss. The Wildcats managed just 4-of-23 shooting from beyond the arc, struggling to find consistency from deep. Their 20 turnovers also played a significant role, as Oklahoma capitalized on Kentucky’s mistakes to swing momentum in their favor.
Amoore Shines, but Wildcats Fall Short Georgia Amoore delivered yet another standout performance, finishing with 29 points and seven assists. She was responsible for three of Kentucky’s four three-pointers, doing everything she could to keep the Wildcats in the game. Clara Strack was also a force on the boards, securing 16 rebounds to go along with 12 points.
Despite their efforts, Kentucky’s overall offensive execution faltered. The Wildcats’ assist-to-turnover ratio (10-20) paled in comparison to Oklahoma’s (19-13), which proved to be the difference. Even after Amoore hit a late three-pointer to bring the game within one possession, Kentucky couldn’t generate enough offense to complete the comeback.
Despite their efforts, Kentucky’s overall offensive execution faltered. The Wildcats’ assist-to-turnover ratio (10-20) paled in comparison to Oklahoma’s (19-13), which proved to be the difference. Even after Amoore hit a late three-pointer to bring the game within one possession, Kentucky couldn’t generate enough offense to complete the comeback.
