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As the Kentucky Wildcats prepare to host the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs at Memorial Coliseum, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Wildcats have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with recent games indicating their capability to dominate on their home court.

In their last game against Lipscomb Bisons, the Wildcats secured an 87-80 victory, demonstrating a solid offensive strategy by scoring 31 points in the final quarter and maintaining a field goal percentage of 53. Their three-point shooting was impressive as well, hitting 40 percent from beyond the arc. The team's ability to convert points off turnovers was notable; they scored 27 points from this aspect alone.

Another previous home game saw Kentucky overpowering Furman Paladins with a decisive scoreline of 75-45. The Wildcats' defense shined through with five blocks and twelve steals while also capitalizing on fast break opportunities by adding eighteen fast break points to their tally. Their field goal percentage remained consistent at around 54 percent and they dominated in paint scoring with forty-four points.

However, it's important to note that when facing Louisville Cardinals away from home, the Wildcats fell short with a score of 61-73. Despite keeping up a decent field goal percentage of around 46 percent and making seven three-pointers, turnovers were an issue as they gave up nineteen possessions which led to eleven points for Louisville.

The upcoming game promises excitement as Kentucky looks to leverage its home advantage at Memorial Coliseum where they've been successful recently. Fans can expect aggressive defense leading to transition plays and an offense that will look for opportunities inside while not shying away from taking shots from downtown.

Mark your calendars for February 2nd when these two teams clash on the hardwood floor of Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. Tip-off is scheduled for midnight UTC (7 PM Eastern Time), ensuring fans won't miss any action under those bright lights. For those unable to attend in person, details about broadcast networks will be available closer to game day so you can cheer on your team from wherever you are!

Nathan Eovaldi