Oscar Tshiebwe was not happy with the way he played against Florida earlier this season. The Kentucky big man had just four points, making just two of 14 from the floor, although he did have 15 rebounds.
So when the Cats and the Gators got together on Wednesday night in Gainesville, Tshiebwe was more than ready for the rematch.
The defending National Player of the Year made 12 of 13 from the floor on his way to 25 points as the Cats won 82-74. Tshiebwe’s 92.3 percent shooting is fourth best in UK history. The three players above him each made all of their shots.
In fact, it was the veterans who carried Kentucky in Wednesday’s victory. Antonio Reeves had 16 points, while Jacob Toppin had a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. It was Toppin’s second double-double against Florida this season.
And while the veterans carried the Cats the entire game, it was a freshman that sealed the win. With the Cats leading by two inside the final minute, Livingston grabbed an offensive rebound, stuck it back in and was fouled. The three-point play gave the Cats a 77-72 advantage.
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.
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