Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Ohio State
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Ohio State
Deandre Liggins stands tall in win over Ohio State
When it was over, DeAndre Liggins leapt atop a table on press row and popped the word ‘Kentucky’ on his blue jersey outward toward a delirious UK cheering section.The sweetest, most significant University of Kentucky basketball victory since 1998 had just gone final Friday night…
Kentucky upsets Ohio State to reach Elite Eight
Brandon Knight knocked down a jumper with 5 seconds remaining as the fourth-seeded Wildcats stunned top-seeded Ohio State 62-60 on Friday in the East regional semifinals. Senior center Josh Harrellson held his own against Ohio State super freshman Jared Sullinger, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds as the Wildcats (28-8) advanced to play North…
Defending Ohio State Kentucky’s biggest challenge of the year
Two cups sit in front of Kentucky coach John Calipari. In one is the best freshman of the year and perhaps the best player in the country, Ohio State center Jared Sullinger. In the other are veteran swingmen and deadly 3-point shooters David Lighty, Jon Diebler and William Buford. Go ahead, Cal, pick your poison.…
What Kentucky will be facing in No. 1 Ohio State
Ohio State appears to have no deficiencies. None. And it’s not only that they aren’t weak in most aspects — they are strong in almost every aspect. A look at their KenPom ratings gives a visual to this statement. The darker the green, the better they are in that category. The Buckeyes are good at…