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Undefeated and against the world: Cats get defensive to prove they’re No. 1

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Deandre Liggins - photo by Walter Cornett | Wildcatworld.com

As Josh Harrellson put the finishing touches of a 101-70 rout of with a leaning layup in the final few seconds of Saturday’s victory at Rupp Arena – the 19th straight victory to start the season – DeMarcus Cousins raised up from the bench, waved his hands in the air and flashed his million-dollar smile. It was without parts of his two front teeth (crowns) and with blood still swishing around his mouth, but No. 1 has never looked so good.

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On February 14, 1938, Joe Hagan’s 48-foot shot with 12 seconds left lifts the Wildcats over Marquette, 35-33. Then-Kentucky governor A.B. “Happy” Chandler sprinted onto the playing court at the final buzzer and drove a nail into the floor to mark the spot from which “Hagan’s heave” was launched.

 

On February 14, 2009, Jodie Meeks scored 45 points at Arkansas.

 

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