Robert Morris no match for No. 10 Kentucky

Associated Press
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Kentucky’s Kellan Grady shoots ahead of Robert Morris’ Justin Winston during the first half in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

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Kentucky’s Sahvir Wheeler (left) passes around Robert Morris’ Michael Green III (center) and Kahliel Spear (right) during the first half in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

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Robert Morris’ Kahliel Spear pulls down a rebound during the first half against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

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Kentucky’s Keion Brooks Jr. shoots over Robert Morris’ Justin Winston during the first half in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

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Robert Morris coach Andrew Toole directs his team during the first half against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kellan Grady had 19 points, including four 3-pointers, Oscar Tshiebwe had 20 rebounds and 14 points and No. 10 Kentucky blew out Robert Morris, 100-60, in its home opener on Friday night.

Daimion Collins went 7 of 8 for 14 points and had a couple of highlight-reel dunks. Keion Brooks Jr. and Davion Mintz added 13 points each, and TyTy Washington had 10.

Michael Green III had 12 points and Kahliel Spear 10 for Robert Morris.

The Wildcats (1-1) led throughout the game just three days after a 79-71 loss to No. 9 Duke. They thrived in almost every phase, shooting 12 of 23 from long range (52%) and 57% overall. Kentucky also owned the glass (43-24) and held the overmatched Colonials (0-2) to just 38% shooting.

Tshiebwe continued to establish a physical presence on both ends with another 20-rebound performance, along with making 5 of 11 shots. He grabbed Kentucky’s first five rebounds, including several offensive boards in which he converted to second- or third-chance baskets.

Sahvir Wheeler had 11 assists.

Kentucky won the opener of the four-team Kentucky Classic that includes Mount St. Mary’s and Ohio.

Robert Morris made a couple of early 3s to stay within a couple of possessions but couldn’t match Kentucky’s intensity or aggression.

Kentucky steadily established a flow before exploding for a 12-2 run late in the first half. At times, the Wildcats appeared to toy with Robert Morris for a triple-digit effort that was hard to achieve last season.