Bellarmine, known for its bulldog defensive mentality, had Kentucky turn the tables on them in the second half as the Wildcats took control midway through the second half and went on to score a 60-41 victory at Rupp Arena on Tuesday night.

The Wildcats improved to 5-2 while dropping the Knights to 2-6. UK has now won 24 straight games at Rupp Arena, the longest streak in the SEC.

The game was tied at 21-all at the break. CJ Fredrick’s two free throws with 12:15 left put Kentucky ahead for good.

Antonio Reeves led the Wildcats with 18 points.

Kentucky will next play against Michigan in London on Dec.4 Tipoff is set for 1 pm.