NOVEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Valparaiso vs
-9 Kentucky
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#9 Kentucky blows out Valparaiso, led by Moreno's double-double (18 Pts, 10 Reb)
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Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
Malachi Moreno helps No. 9 Kentucky overwhelm Valparaiso Six different players, led by freshman Malachi Moreno's double-double, scored in double figures for the No.9 Kentucky Wildcats Friday night,...
Moreno's double-double powers No. 9 Kentucky to 107-59 rout of Valparaiso
Malachi Moreno scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds to lead No. 9 Kentucky to a 107-59 win over ValparaisoNOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press
Jaland Lowe - Returns with five assists off bench Lowe finished Friday's 107-59 win over Valparaiso with six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 18 minutes.
Impact Lowe (shoulder) missed the opener against Nicholls, but was able to come off the bench against the Crusaders. The 6-1 junior will work his way into the starting lineup eventually. The transfer Pitt is probably the best passer on the Wildcat squad and average 5.5 assists with Pitt last season. If he is hanging out on a waiver wire, it might be a great time to snap Lowe up.
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Malachi Moreno - Puts up double-double Moreno ended with 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block across 21 minutes during Friday's 107-59 win over Valparaiso.
Impact The Wildcats had a 32-point lead at halftime, so bench players like Moreno were given an extended look to see what they can do. The 7-0 freshman had nine boards in the opener against Nicholls and should continue to give coach Mark Pope a reserve forward who can board.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jaland Lowe - Not part of starting lineup Lowe is not part of Friday's starting lineup against Valparaiso.
Impact Kentucky will ease Lowe into action Friday. The lineup omission likely indicates that he will be limited against Valparaiso, considering the team is an easier opponent before UKY's in-state clash scheduled Tuesday at Louisville. The non-start will mark Lowe's first bench appearance since his 2023-24 season.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Noah - Not playing Friday Noah (lower leg) is out for Friday's game against Valparaiso, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.
Impact Noah was moving well in warmups, but he won't be available for this contest. His next chance to play will come Tuesday in a marquee matchup against Louisville.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jaland Lowe - Available vs. Valparaiso Lowe (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against Valparaiso, Jack Pilgrim of On3.com reports.
Impact Lowe missed the season opener against Nicholls State on Monday but was expected to be available for this contest. Lowe was a stud with Pittsburgh in 2024-25, averaging 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, and he figures to play a massive role with Kentucky in his junior year.
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