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Cats take advantage of learning experience, top Tar Heels

Doron Lamb - photo by Chet White | UkAthletics.comOn Friday, University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari said Saturday’s game against North Carolina was a great opportunity to learn about his team. He was right.  After grinding out a 73-72 victory in front of the eighth largest crowd in Rupp Arena history, what we learned about the 2011-12 Kentucky Wildcats is that they are fighters.  “For a freshman team to do this, have nine turnovers, it’s incredible,” Calipari said.

 

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Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter’s Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.

On This Day in UK Basketball History

On February 18, 1903, State College (Kentucky) records its first win, an 11-10 decision over Lexington YMCA. The Wildcats finished that first season with a 1-2 record.

 

On February 18, 1909, with a 28-23 win over Cincinnati, Kentucky clinched its first winning season in school history. Following a “Senior Day” loss to Central University, the Wildcats ended the year with a 5-4 record.

 

On February 18, 1950, Bill Spivey scored 40 points against Georgia Tech.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

February 18, 1912

12 Bert Johnson

February 18, 1969

10 Anthony Mathis

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