Slovenian Guard Sivka Matches School Record as Kentucky Beats NC State
The 6-foot-5 shooter hit eight threes in her third college game to power a 93-78 win at the Ally Tipoff.
By Andrew Yang ·
Ajsa Sivka scored 32 points in her third collegiate game.
The 6-foot-5 guard from Slovenia led No. 14 Kentucky to a 93-78 victory over No. 25 N.C. State on Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.
Sivka made 11 of 17 shots and sank eight of 12 three-point attempts. Her eight makes from deep matched the single-game program record set by Rhyne Howard. She also collected five rebounds for the Wildcats, who improved to 3-0.
Clara Strack added 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting for Kentucky. She finished with eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. Savvy Swords contributed 14 points off the bench.
Khamil Pierre led the Wolfpack with 34 points. The senior made 12 of 25 shots and 9 of 13 free throws. Zoe Brooks scored 13 points and went 11 for 13 from the foul line. N.C. State fell to 2-1.
Kentucky outscored NC State 27-20 in the second quarter to build a 56-44 halftime lead. The Wildcats shot 53% from the field and 46% from three-point range. N.C. State dominated in the paint, outscoring Kentucky 34-20, and converted 15 Kentucky turnovers into 13 points. Kentucky scores six points off five N.C. State miscues. The Wildcats host Evansville on Wednesday. N.C. State hosts Liberty on Wednesday.
