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Deandre Liggins the ‘main part’ of Cats first SEC road win

As vital as Devan Downey’s offense was in South Carolina’s 68-62 upset over the newly-anointed No. 1 Cats last year, DeAndre Liggins’ shut-down defense was just as important in keying the Cats’ 67-58 victory in UK’s first game in Colonial Life Arena since last year’s upset. The role of defensive stopper isn’t something new to Liggins (nor is it usually particularly popular among players) but his value in such a role can’t be understated on a youthful team that has had a tendency to take plays off during stretches of time.
Deandre Liggins

As vital as Devan Downey’s offense was in ‘s 68-62 upset over the newly-anointed No. 1 Cats last year, DeAndre Liggins’ shut-down defense was just as important in keying the Cats’ 67-58 victory in ‘s first game in Colonial Life Arena since last year’s upset.  The role of defensive stopper isn’t something new to Liggins (nor is it usually particularly popular among players) but his value in such a role can’t be understated on a youthful team that has had a tendency to take plays off during stretches of time.

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On January 18, 1969, on the road against its long-time rival, UK became the first team in college basketball history to win 1,000 games, defeating Tennessee, 69-66.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

January 18, 1916

13 Homer Thompson

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51 Oliver Simmons

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