UK beats Thomas More 103-61 in exhibition opener

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ via UK Athletics) – Freshman Kevin Knox scored 27 points and classmate P.J. Washington added 15 points and 10 rebounds as Kentucky rolled past Thomas More 103-61 in an exhibition game on Friday night at Rupp Arena.

Nick Richards had 14 points for the Wildcats and Hamidou Diallo added 12. Sophomore Wenyen Gabriel was the fifth Wildcat in double figures, scoring 11 points to go with 10 rebounds.

Kentucky exploited its height advantage, outrebounding the Saints 49-26. The Wildcats shot 55 percent (38-of-69) from the floor, including five-of-16 (31.3 percent) from three-point range.

Thomas More was led by Damian King, who scored 13 points.

Kentucky returns to action on Monday night when the Wildcats face a second straight intrastate opponent, the Morehead State Eagles. The exhibition game is being played to raise funds for disaster relief in Texas, California, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.