Evansville residents saw a historic college basketball result on Wednesday night when the University of Kentucky women’s team defeated the local Aces 98‑30 at the Historic Memorial Coliseum. The lopsided score highlighted a record‑setting performance by Kentucky freshman Emily McDonald, who made nine three‑pointers, the most ever by a Kentucky player in a single game.
According to UK Athletics, McDonald went 9‑of‑12 from beyond the arc and finished with a team‑high 27 points. The previous school record of eight three‑pointers was held jointly by Rhyne Howard and Ajša Sivka, who had tied the mark earlier in the week. McDonald’s ninth three‑pointer broke that record, and the Cats also tied the school record for total threes in a game with 18, a feat they repeated for the second straight contest.
WLKY added that the Buffalo, New York native had previously won both the girls’ and co‑ed three‑point contests at the McDonald’s All‑American game in April, underscoring her shooting prowess. Kentucky opened the game with a fast‑break layup by Diana Collins and built an early lead that never waned. Evansville managed 30 points, but Kentucky’s lead grew steadily, reaching a 68‑point margin by the final buzzer.
The victory improved Kentucky’s season record to 4‑0. Kentucky’s next game is scheduled for Sunday at noon Eastern Time, when the Cats will host Eastern Michigan on the SEC Network, according to both sources. Evansville’s women’s basketball program will look to regroup after the loss and focus on upcoming conference matchups.
What’s next: Kentucky will return to action on Sunday, hosting Eastern Michigan at 12 p.m. ET on the SEC Network. Evansville’s coaching staff has not announced a specific response plan, but the program will continue its preparation for the remainder of the season.
Sources: ukathletics.com, wlky.com
