Georgia Amoore's Record-Tying 34 Points Propel Kentucky to Narrow NCAA Win Over Liberty

Kentucky overcame rebounding struggles and Liberty's late comeback to secure a 79-78 victory, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Women's Tournament.

• Georgia Amoore scored 34 points, tying Kentucky's program record for most points in an NCAA Tournament game, and added eight assists, two steals, and two blocks.
• Amoore hit her 400th career 3-pointer during the game, further cementing her standout season as a second-team All-American.
• Kentucky built a 17-point lead early in the fourth quarter but struggled with rebounding and fouls, allowing Liberty to cut the deficit to one point in the final seconds.
• Liberty's Emma Hess hit a late three-pointer, but Kentucky held on for their first NCAA Tournament win in four years, avoiding a last-second foul.
• The Wildcats advance to face either Kansas State or Fairfield in the second round on Sunday, looking to address their rebounding and foul challenges.

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