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No. 1 Kentucky dismantles No. 8 Florida 78-58

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.comFreshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked Kentucky easily passed its toughest Southeastern Conference test to date with a 78-58 victory over No. 8 Florida on Tuesday night.  The Wildcats (24-1, 10-0) have won 49 straight at home and matched their best start in league play since 2005 thanks to three freshmen starters who have jelled into a formidable defense…

 

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On December 8, 1969, Dan Issel scored 41 points against North Carolina.

 

On December 8, 2001, Kentucky beats North Carolina for the Cats’ 1,800th victory, the first college basketball team to reach that milestone.

 

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