Kentucky gets 1st win of season; Meeks scores 22

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)—Jodie Meeks scored 22 points to lead Kentucky to its first win of the season, a 71-42 victory over Delaware State on Saturday.

Meeks made five-of-eight 3-point attempts. He has been the scoring leader, or shared that honor, for Kentucky (1-2) in each of the Wildcats’ three games.

The Wildcats kept the defensive pressure on the Hornets (1-5), forcing 22 turnovers, 13 in the first half. Delaware State made only one-of-nine 3-point attempts.

Trevor Welcher and Arturo Dubois led the Hornets with 10 points each. Frisco Sandidge had eight rebounds for Delaware State.

Delaware State had eight offensive rebounds.

Updated Nov 22, 2:45 pm EST
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Top Performers

 Top Performers
 Delaware St.
Trevor Welcher Trevor Welcher
3-8,  10 Pts
3 Rebs, 3 Assists
 Kentucky
Jodie Meeks Jodie Meeks
8-15,  22 Pts
4 Rebs, 2 Assists

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