Lamont Butler returned from a two-game absence to perfect from the field for a career-high 33 points, including six 3-pointers, and No. 5 Kentucky held off rival Louisville 93-85 for Bluegrass supremacy.

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s 93-85 win against Louisville on Saturday at Rupp Arena. Last Saturday, BBN enjoyed Kentucky’s epic overtime 90-89 win at Gonzaga. This Saturday, BBN enjoyed an epic performance from point guard Lamont Butler ...

The game was chippy, with Louisville racking up 20 fouls and Kentucky racking up 18. Two Cardinals fouled out of the matchup, with James Scott reaching five fouls relatively early in the second half, and Chucky Hepburn following him to the bench in the final seconds of the game.

Lamont Butler had a career day at Rupp Arena on Saturday as he powered Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats to a win over Louisville basketball in Lexington.

Lamont Butler returned from an ankle injury and was nearly perfect for Kentucky in a victory over Louisville, the first rivalry game under Mark Pope.

Kentucky men’s basketball guard Lamont Butler talks to the media after scoring a career-high 33 points in the Wildcats’ 93-85 win over the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Butler made all 10 of his shots,