Freshman Isaiah Briscoe scored a season-high 18 points and No. 1 Kentucky - without sophomore Tyler Ulis - struggled to a 75-63 victory over Illinois State at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Monday.
Briscoe was 7-for-13 from the field and added seven rebounds. Freshman Jamal Murray, who shared point duties with Briscoe, scored 16 points.