LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Freshman Michael Kidd- Gilchrist had 13 points and 13 rebounds and topranked Kentucky easily passed its toughest Southeastern Conference test to date with a 78-58 victory over No. 8 Florida on Tuesday night.

The Wildcats (24-1, 10-0) have won 49 straight at home and matched their best start in league play since 2005.

Doron Lamb scored 18 points and freshman Anthony Davis added 16 for Kentucky, which won its 16th straight overall and ended Florida’s run of seven consecutive wins. Kenny Boynton led the Gators (19-5, 7-2) with 18 points.



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