This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/kentucky as Kentucky leans on the offense big in 99-85 win against Bellarmine before SEC play.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Kentucky Wildcats vs. Bellarmine Knights NCAAM game from December 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Kentucky Basketball ’s defense allowed 85 points, but the offense put up 99 and was scorching from 3-point land, an area this team has struggled mightily at times in, allowing the Wildcats to come away with a 99-85 victory over the Bellarmine Knights.

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( FOX 56) — The Kentucky men’s basketball team beat Bellarmine 99-85 Tuesday afternoon, in its final non-conference game of the regular season.

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The Kentucky Wildcats faced the Bellarmine Knights in a college basketball game. Look back at the highlights from UK's nonconference game.

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated Bellarmine on Tuesday afternoon by a final score of 99-85. The Cats had one of their best offensive games of the season, coming in large part thanks to the efforts of Kam Williams.

After Saturday’s injury scare vs. St. John’s, it was very likely that Kentucky Basketball would hold Jaland Lowe out for Tuesday’s game vs. Bellarmine. That’s exactly what happened as Lowe and Kentucky continue to manage his shoulder,