No. 13 Kentucky overwhelms LSU 82-44

Kentucky guard Brandon Knight watches his dunk fall through the basket during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.

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Kentucky guard Brandon Knight leaps to the basket in front of LSU’s Chris Bass (4) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.

Ed Reinke, Associated Press

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LSU forward Malcolm White (5) tries to make a move to the basket around the defense of Kentucky’s Josh Harrellson (55) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.

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Kentucky’s DeAndre Liggins tries to drive past LSU’s Matt Derenbecker while heading to the basket during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.

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Kentucky forward Terrence Jones, right, eyes the basket around the defense of LSU’s Garrett Green, left, during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Brandon Knight scored 19 points, Terrence Jones added 17 in his second game coming off the bench and No. 13 Kentucky beat LSU 82-44 on Saturday.

The Wildcats (14-3, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) held the Tigers to a season-low 26 percent shooting, forced 15 turnovers and never let up while handing LSU (10-8, 2-1) its worst loss of the season

Garrett Green led the Tigers with 13 points but LSU was never in it. Kentucky needed less than eight minutes to move in front by double digits on the way to its second straight win following a loss to Georgia last weekend.

Kentucky coach John Calipari has been pushing the Wildcats to play with a higher sense of urgency and commitment. He saw plenty of both, particularly in the first half as Kentucky rolled to a 29-point lead.

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