LEXINGTON, Ky. — Georgia Amoore contributed significantly with 19 points, while Teonni Key achieved a personal best of 17 points as the No. 20 University of Kentucky triumphed over No. 18 University of Louisville with a score of 71-61 in overtime on Saturday night. This victory marked Kentucky’s first win against their rival since 2015, breaking a seven-game losing streak in the series.

Kentucky displayed an efficient offensive strategy, making 7 of 13 shots in the overtime period and outscoring Louisville by a margin of 16-3 in that crucial timeframe.

A tense regulation saw Louisville’s Merissah Russell executing a layup to equalize the score at 58 with merely 26 seconds remaining. However, Kentucky’s Ja’Leah Williams thwarted Amoore’s attempt at a three-pointer right before the final buzzer, leading to the additional period.

Amoore finished the game with a shooting percentage of 7 of 17, sinking three shots from beyond the arc and providing nine assists to her teammates. Key made an impact by shooting 7 of 12 and securing nine rebounds.

Other notable performances for Kentucky included Dazia Lawrence and Clara Strack, who scored 14 and 12 points respectively, with Strack also grabbing nine rebounds. Amelia Hassett contributed further with nine points and 13 rebounds.

On the other side, Imari Berry led Louisville with 14 points, hitting four of the six three-pointers the team made. Tajianna Roberts also added 12 points to the Cardinals’ tally.

Williams scored eight of her nine points during the first half, helping Louisville maintain a narrow lead at halftime, 30-27. Berry’s three-pointer late in the third quarter pushed the Cardinals’ advantage to 46-39 with just over a minute remaining in the period.