The Kentucky Wildcats went on the road yesterday and picked up another win in Knoxville, despite most people thinking they were going to get run off the court in the first half.
The Cats fell behind 41-24, trailing by 17 with about 3 minutes remaining in the first half. The Cats cut it to 11 by halftime, and outscored the Vols by 13 in the second half to come away with a thrilling road victory.
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The slow starts this team has each game it seems are frustrating, but when things begin clicking like they did in the second half, this looks like a completely different team. In the second half, Kentucky moved the ball and Denzel Aberdeen caught fire offensively, scoring 18 points after the break.
The Cats also had some big-time shooting performances from Collin Chandler and Jasper Johnson, who combined to shoot 6-9 from deep.
Things haven’t gone according to plan for this team this season, but maybe the Cats can build some momentum off back-to-back road wins in the SEC. Kentucky has a couple of big home games coming up this week, with Texas coming in to Rupp Arena on Wednesday and Ole Miss coming in on Saturday.
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Really liked what we saw out of Jasper yesterday.
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How Kentucky pulled off a surprise at Tennessee – Herald Leader
The Cats kept on fighting.
Pope pumps the breaks on ‘Cardiac Cats’ – Cats Pause
I’d much rather see this team play like its capable of in the first half.
Otega Oweh made big plays when he needed to – KSR
Not the best game for Oweh but he came up big late.
Kentucky among college basketball’s winners yesterday – CBS Sports
The Cats picked up a big win for their tournament resume.
UK WBB on the road at Mississippi State today – UK Athletics
Let’s root for the Cats to pick up a big road win.
Bo Nix out for the remainder of the playoffs – ESPN
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That’s a tough break for the Broncos.
Falcons hiring Stefanski – Bleacher Report
A lot of questions at QB for Atlanta next season.
Matt LaFleur signs multi-year extension with Packers – ESPN
Seems like that wild-card collapse didn’t diminish Green Bay’s faith in their coach.
Cignetti shoots down any interest in the NFL – Yahoo
Doesn’t sound like he’s going anywhere.
Miami AD talks uncapping the market for college athletics – Yahoo
Who knows where the future is headed…
Air Force suspends men’s basketball coach – SI
This doesn’t sound good.
