10th ranked Kentucky downs North Florida

10th ranked Kentucky got off to a sluggish start but handled North Florida 86-52 Friday night at Rupp Arena. Five Wildcats finished in double figures, led by TyTy Washington’s 14 points. Oscar Tshiebwe had 12 points and 16 rebounds for Kentucky. Damion Collins made his first career start and scored 12 points and Sahvir Wheeler had 12 points and 14 assists. Dontaie Allen added 14 points off the bench, all but two coming in the second half. UK improved to 5-1 and returns to action hosting Central Michigan Monday night at 6 with pregame at 4:30 on Lite Rock 98.7 and lite987whop.com.