{
  "id": 19583393,
  "title": "Kentucky WBB is on a historic shooting heater after Emily McDonald’s record-breaking night in win vs. Evansville",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/kentucky-wbb-is-on-a-historic-shooting-heater-after-emily-mcdonalds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T01:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kentucky-wbb-historic-shooting-heater-013255686.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kentucky women's basketball is on a historic shooting spree, with Emily McDonald delivering a record-breaking performance in their latest victory over Evansville. The Wildcats have consistently impressed with their deep roster, featuring three 6-foot-5 starters, five McDonald's All-Americans, and a formidable defense led by Clara Strack. Their shooting prowess was evident in their recent games against NC State and Evansville, where they scored 18-for-39 on three-pointers in both contests. McDonald's exhibition of her skills was exceptional, setting a new single-game record with nine 3-pointers and a total of 27 points. The team showcased their well-rounded skills, with Me’Arah O'Neal, Sivka, and Strack also contributing significantly. This dominant performance, featuring elite interior size, unselfish passing, and historic outside shooting, ensures a formidable challenge for opponents, as they prepare to face Eastern Michigan in their next match.",
  "summary": "Kentucky crushed Evansville and tied a school record with 18 3-pointers, while Emily McDonald made her own history.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kentucky women's basketball on historic shooting spree",
    "Emily McDonald sets single-game record with 9 3-pointers",
    "Wildcats' defense led by Clara Strack"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The combination of elite interior size and historic perimeter shooting transforms the Wildcats into a multifaceted offensive threat that forces opponents to defend both the paint and the arc.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}