LEXINGTON, Ky. - DeNesha Stallworth is tough enough to guard by herself. Pair her with Samarie Walker, and it's easy to see why No. 7 Kentucky is off to such a great start this season.
Stallworth had 17 points and 13 rebounds and Walker added 18 points and 10 boards to lead the Wildcats to a 96-64 victory over DePaul on Friday night.
It was the second double-double of the season for each half of Kentucky's strong inside tandem.
"DeNesha and I try to push each other as much as we can in practice and on the floor," Walker said.
Stallworth, who passed 1,000 career points, said Walker helped smooth her transition to the Wildcats after transferring from California.
"I feel like we feed well off each other," she said. "If I miss, Samarie will get the rebound and if Samarie misses, I try and get the rebound. It's pretty even."
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