LEXINGTON, Ky. –

After leading by just two at halftime, Kentucky Basketball went on a second-half run to defeat Colgate at Rupp Arena.

The Wildcats have the best offense in all of college basketball, but it was their defense that helped them to a 78-67 win.

UK’s offense appeared solid through the first seven minutes as the Wildcats jumped out to a 17-0 lead. But things would slow down before halftime.

Colgate took a three-point lead minutes into the second half, but Kentucky increased the defensive pressure. The Raiders were only able to score 31 points in the second half as the UK offense maintained a solid lead.

Koby Brea finished with 17 points while Otega Oweh and Amari Williams each scored 15 points on the night.

The UK bench wasn’t much help as three players combined for nine points.

The Wildcats improve their season record to 9-1 and remain perfect at home.

Kentucky next hosts rival Louisville on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.