LOUISVILLE, KY – Terrence Jones’ 22-point, 10-rebound effort powered tournament top seed Kentucky past 16-seed Western Kentucky in their NCAA Tournament South Regional matchup.
T.J. Price scored 21 to pace the Hilltoppers, who finish the season at 16-19.
The Wildcats (33-2) advance to face the winner of Iowa State – UConn in the 3rd round on Saturday.
Ted Robinson and Kyle Macy called the action on the Westwood One Radio Network.