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.
Michigan State’s win over Kentucky in 2005 one of the most memorable of the decade
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.