LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tonie Morgan scored 16 points, Jordan Obi and Clara Strack had double-doubles of 15 points and 15 rebounds and No. 24 Kentucky rolled to a 75-59 win over Morehead State on Monday, the opening day of the season.

The Wildcats dominated their instate opponent inside to win their 16th straight season opener, 16th straight home opener and 16th straight in the series.

The rebounding difference was 54-33, 21-5 on the offensive end. Kentucky, which had 12 blocks, led 22-3 in second chance points and 38-20 on points in the paint.

Amelia Hassett, a junior college transfer, added 11 for Kentucky. Obi is a transfer from Penn and Morgan came from Georgia Tech.

Marie Sepp had 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for the Eagles, Violet McNece added 15 points with four 3-pointer

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