Koby Brea delivered a standout performance, scoring a career-high 23 points and sinking an impressive seven three-pointers to help No. 10 Kentucky claim a thrilling 106-100 victory over No. 6 Florida at Rupp Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Kentucky, now boasting a 12-2 record (1-0 in SEC play), remains undefeated against top-10 teams this season with a perfect 3-0 mark, including wins over Duke and Gonzaga.

### Key Highlights from Kentucky’s High-Scoring Win:

**Game Overview:**
– Final Score: Kentucky 106, Florida 100
– Attendance: 21,093 (tied for season high)
– Both teams entered the game ranked in the AP Top 10, marking a rare and exciting start to SEC play.

**Historic Achievements:**
– Kentucky now leads the all-time series against Florida 111-42, including an impressive 56-12 record in Lexington.
– This was only the second time in history that Kentucky scored more than 100 points against Florida, with the last being 110 points in 1970.
– Kentucky’s head coach, Mark Pope, improved his career record to 199-110 and remains undefeated (12-2) in his tenure with the Wildcats.

**Team Performance:**
– Kentucky’s offense was on fire, scoring at least 100 points for the fifth time this season.
– The Wildcats shot an impressive 57.8% from the field and made 14 three-pointers—marking the ninth time this season they’ve hit double-digit threes.
– Six players scored in double figures for Kentucky, with four Wildcats contributing at least 15 points each.
– Strong ball movement was key, as Kentucky recorded 25 assists on 37 made baskets while committing just six turnovers.
– The team’s free-throw shooting remained sharp, hitting 75% (18 of 24) for the third consecutive game.

**Player Highlights:**
– **Koby Brea:** Scored a career-best 23 points with seven three-pointers. He has made at least one three-pointer in every game this season.
– **Lamont Butler:** Tallied 19 points and a career-high eight assists, stepping up during critical moments in the game.
– **Otega Oweh:** Contributed 16 points and played a pivotal role during two key stretches. He scored 10 points during a massive first-half run that erased Florida’s largest lead and added six straight points when the Gators closed in during the second half.
– **Amari Williams:** Matched his season-high with 15 points while also leading the team with eight rebounds and adding five assists.
– **Jaxson Robinson:** Scored 14 points and reached a career milestone of 1,004 points.
– **Andrew Carr:** Added another solid performance with 14 points and five assists without committing a turnover.

**Game Flow:**
– **First Half:** Florida started strong, jumping to a 26-15 lead before Kentucky answered with a game-changing 16-0 run led by Oweh and Brea. The Wildcats closed the half on another 10-0 run, heading into halftime up 52-42.
– **Second Half:** Florida fought back, cutting Kentucky’s lead to one point at 70-69. However, Oweh sparked another surge for the Wildcats with six straight points. Late-game heroics by Butler and Carr sealed the win for Kentucky.

**Looking Ahead:**
Kentucky hits the road for their first away SEC matchup on Tuesday against Georgia. The game is set for 7 p.m. ET and will air on the SEC Network.

This victory not only solidifies Kentucky’s dominance in high-stakes games but also showcases their depth and ability to perform under pressure. With their strong start to SEC play, the Wildcats continue to prove they are a force to be reckoned with this season.