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2012 NCAA Bracket, Kentucky Vs. Western Kentucky Final Score: Wildcats Dunk Their Way To 81-66 Win

The Kentucky Wildcats showed everyone just how dominant they could be with their 81-66 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Kentucky held a 45-26 lead at halftime and just continued to dunk their way to the win on Thursday night. Terrence Jones put on a show with sky hooks and twirling dunks to the tune of 22 points to lead Kentucky in scoring. He also added 10 rebounds to record a double-double. Two other Wildcats had big nights, with Doron Lamb and Anthony Davis both picking up 16 points and Davis adding nine rebounds.

For the Hilltoppers, it wasn't a very good night. T.J. Price was able to score 21 points to lead Western Kentucky, but they just couldn't get enough offense going to keep up with the onslaught Kentucky brought to the court. George Fant and Kahlil McDonald both added 13 points while Derrick Gordon added another 12 points.

For up-to-the-minute scores on all NCAA Tournament games, please check out SI.com’s complete scoreboard.

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