The Kentucky Wildcats’ freshman-laden lineup showed big potential but couldn’t stop the Spartans.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Michigan State
Kentucky falls to Michigan State
Julius Randle records third straight double-double with 27 points, 13 rebounds for Kentucky.
Kentucky, Michigan State stay 1-2 in AP poll just ahead of matchup
Kentucky and Michigan State held the top spots in The AP’ first regular-season poll, setting up the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in five years.
On this date in Kentucky basketball history, Kyle Macy saved the day…
Kyle Macy, who scored 18 points (14 in the second half), engineered a victory with cool, calm leadership on the floor and some pin-point outside shooting.
Michigan State’s win over Kentucky in 2005 one of the most memorable of the decade
Jay Bilas of ESPN: “Michigan State‘s win over Kentucky in 2005 was a thriller, and I always wonder, if Tubby Smith had won that one or if Keith Bogans hadn’t been injured in the 2003 Elite Eight, would Tubby still be in Lexington?” Read full article here.
We reminisce: Kentucky vs. Michigan State 2005 Elite Eight
From Jack Jensen of DimeMag.com, “With Kentucky plowing through everyone this season to a current No. 3 ranking in the country, and their trio of impact freshmen (John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe) playing beyond expectations, it got me thinking about past great UK games. One game in particular will always stand out in…
March 27, 2005: Sparks’ 3 forces first OT, but Spartans prevail
They do things big in Texas. Kentucky [singlepic id=557 w=300 h=200 mode=watermark float=right]and Michigan State affirmed that Old West credo last night in an NCAA Tournament region final for the ages. Michigan State won by a nose at the finish line. Well, actually two overtimes past the finish line. Read article.