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Kentucky overwhelms Auburn for 20th win of season 86-54

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots between Auburn's Johni Broome, left, and Allen Flanigan (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
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Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots between Auburn's Johni Broome, left, and Allen Flanigan (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/James Crisp)



Oscar Tshiebwe had 22 points and 17 rebounds and Antonio Reeves scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half when Kentucky pulled away to beat Auburn 86-54 for the Wildcats’ 20th win.

Jacob Tobbin had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Cason Wallace almost made it three Wildcats with double-doubles, scoring 19 points and collecting nine assists. Kentucky won its fourth straight after shooting 56%. Jaylin Williams scored 13 points and Johni Broome 12 for Auburn, which shot just 34% and was outrebounded 41-23. The Wildcats led by as
many as 40 late in the game.

Kentucky plays its final home game of the season on Wednesday against Vanderbilt. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game can be seen on the SEC Network.