USD Stuns Kentucky

LEXINGTON, KY (USD) -Brandon Johnson led San Diego with a career-high 27 points to stun Kentucky 81-72 on the Wildcats' home floor on Saturday before 23,756 fans at historic Rupp Arena. The Toreros led most of the first half and led at the break, 35-33. Kentucky tied the game at 31 and 33 but a pair of free throws by Gyno Pomare with 3.7 seconds to play gave the Toreros their halftime margin. Torero walk-on Devin Ginty gave the Toreros a huge boost by making all 5 shots, including 4-of-4 from beyond the three-point line. Starting his 2nd straight game he finished with 18 points. The Wildcats were again led by freshman forward Patrick Patterson, who had 20 points. Patterson and Perry Stevenson had five rebounds each to lead the Wildcats. The loss was the fifth in Kentucky's last six games.