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Recap - Kentucky Defeats Marshall 118-82

Kentucky blew out Marshall on Friday, running up the score in a 118-82 win at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Kentucky was a -18.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

D.J. Wagner had 28 points for Kentucky and Antonio Reeves chipped in with 23 points. Rob Dillingham had 8 assists for them, while Reed Sheppard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Marshall got a 22-point performance from Obinna Anochili-Killen, who was supported by 14 points from Nate Martin. Ryan Nutter had 4 assists in a losing cause for Marshall, while Nate Martin grabbed 10 rebounds.

Kentucky led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.

Kentucky heads into a battle against Miami. Marshall, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami-Ohio.