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Kentucky Survives Early Scare Against Bahamas Team

Kentucky responded to some early adversity to defeat the Bahamas Select Team 98-74 in its most competitive game from the Baha Mar Resort

After winning three consecutive games in blowout fashion, was finally tested during its tour of the Bahamas this week. With a big second half, the Cats passed that test and will have a happy flight home.

After leading by just one point at the half, Kentucky outscored the Bahamas National Select Team by 23 in the second half to win 98-74 on Sunday at Baha Mar Resort.

With the win, the Cats completed a four-game sweep of four games over the course of five days in the Bahamas.

led the Cats with 22 points on Sunday. had 21 points, four assists and two steals, while had 20 points, five rebounds and two steals.

Defending national player of the year had a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On March 20, 1942, after winning its sixth SEC championship, UK wins its first NCAA Tournament game, 46-44, over Illinois.

 

On March 20, 1946, Ralph Beard's free throw with 40 seconds left lifted the Wildcats to their first national title in the NIT, with a 46-45 victory over Rhode Island before 18,475 in the old Madison Square Garden in New York City.

 

On March 20, 1948, Kentucky defeated Holy Cross, 60-52, in the 1948 NCAA Final Four.  Alex Groza went for 23 points and Ralph Beard 13 while Kentucky held Holy Cross star Bob Cousy to five points before 18,472 in the old Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was a pivotal win in the drive to Kentucky’s first NCAA title.

 

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42 Pat Riley

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23 Jerry Hale

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