LEXINGTON, Ky. – Koby Brea scored 17 points, including five, to cap a crucial second-half push that lifted No. 5 Kentucky to a 78-67 win over Colgate on Wednesday night.

Jaxson Robinson scored consecutive 3-pointers to start the Wildcats’ 14-2 run over 7:31, giving them a 63-49 lead, a surge that included threes from Trent Noah, Otega Oweh and Brea included the necessary buffer. The Raiders (2-9) overcame a 17-0 hole, trailed 38-36 at halftime and eventually led 41-40 early in the second half on a three-pointer from Jalen Cox.

Brea finished 5 of 8 from distance and 6 of 12 overall for Kentucky (9-1), which earned a 90-89 overtime win over then-No. 7 Gonzaga on Saturday night.

Amari Williams and Oweh each had 15 points, while Robinson and Andrew Carr scored 11 points each.

Parker Jones had 17 points while Brady Cummins and Jalen Cox had 10 each for Colgate, which lost its fifth straight game.

The Wildcats shot 43% overall and 49% after halftime, while the Raiders shot just 41% overall.

Takeaways

Colgate: The Raiders initially seemed shocked after a 17-0 deficit, but then found confidence and eventually took the lead. The momentum quickly faded as the Raiders were unable to stop the Wildcats from the outside.

Kentucky: The Wildcats initially appeared to be in control before going cold midway through the game, playing sloppy and unfocused. The deficit was a wake-up call, and the Wildcats responded.

Key moment

Trailing 47-46, Kentucky made four three-pointers in five shots during a 12-0 run over 2:53.

Important statistics

Kentucky made 13 of its final 26 shots, including 6 of 13 from behind the arc.

Next

Colgate hosts Vermont on Sunday to open a three-game homestand, while Kentucky hosts rival Louisville on Saturday.

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