Mark Pope era starts with UK blowout of Wright State 103-62

The Kentucky Wildcats earned their first victory of the Mark Pope era, blowing out Wright State, 103-62 on Monday at Rupp Arena.

With a new head coach and a roster of 12 new players, fans saw a team that shot the ball like they've been together all year.

Otega Oweh led all scorers with 21 points on 8-9 shooting, including 3-3 from behind the arc and 2-2 from the free throw line. 

Koby Brea also put together an efficient night, scoring 18 points on 7-8 shooting, 4-4 from the 3-point line. Other double-figure scorers were Lamont Butler (14), Amari Williams (12), Andrew Carr (11) and Ansley Almonor (11).

Kentucky shot a combined 60% from the field and 45% from three-point range.

The 23rd-ranked Wildcats will be back in action on Saturday when they host Bucknell at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m.



Photo: New head coach Mark Pope watches his charges in their opening game vs. Wright State. (UK Athletics Facebook)