Survive and advance, that is the motto of March in college basketball and the Cats got an early start tonight in Nasvhille. The Cats beat Vanderbilt 58-56 in the most physical game that Cal's team has faced this season.
UK led by two at the half and played even with the Commodores in the second to hold on for the victory. A clean defensive battle in the first half turned into a football game late as both teams became physical on both ends of the court. The physical nature of the game led to a parade to the line by both teams. The Cats could of put the game on ice late but missed five out of seven from the line in the closing minutes.
Patrick Patterson posted his second straight double double including a go ahead three pointer with just over three minutes to go. The jumper gave the Cats a 52-49 lead that they would not give up the rest of the way. Wall had some big plays down the stretch including a game changing block as Vanderbilt had a chance to take the lead with under 10 seconds to play. Cousins had another strong night with 19 points and 5 boards.
Mike and Austin are in Nashville and will be along later tonight to give us the first hand account of what was a crazy night at Memorial Gym. All in all, it was a major win on the road and one that almost puts the SEC regular season title in the books for UK.
UK led by two at the half and played even with the Commodores in the second to hold on for the victory. A clean defensive battle in the first half turned into a football game late as both teams became physical on both ends of the court. The physical nature of the game led to a parade to the line by both teams. The Cats could of put the game on ice late but missed five out of seven from the line in the closing minutes.
Patrick Patterson posted his second straight double double including a go ahead three pointer with just over three minutes to go. The jumper gave the Cats a 52-49 lead that they would not give up the rest of the way. Wall had some big plays down the stretch including a game changing block as Vanderbilt had a chance to take the lead with under 10 seconds to play. Cousins had another strong night with 19 points and 5 boards.
Mike and Austin are in Nashville and will be along later tonight to give us the first hand account of what was a crazy night at Memorial Gym. All in all, it was a major win on the road and one that almost puts the SEC regular season title in the books for UK.
Was such a physical game it didn't seem like anybody was really standing out statistically. Strange to see Cousins only get 5 rebounds. A lot of that can be credited to Vandy. Cuz still got his, but the Dores didn't give us anything easy.
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