Tough Win

As the legendary Wormy Walker liked to say, "Boys, this is a gut check." The Kentucky Wildcats posted a big win in Athens on Saturday, despite playing with an onslaught of continuing injuries.

After entering the game battling illness, Ramel Bradley was forced to leave the contest after suffering a grade two concussion.

Joe Crawford suffered from severe cramps throughout the game, but managed to lead the Wildcats with 26 points. Patrick Patterson added 16 points, including some nasty dunks.

Bill Keightley was hampered by a tender corn on his right foot, which he made Mark Krebbs massage for most of the second half. When asked about the corn in post game interview, Keightley noted Krebbs' possessed a very gentle touch, even though he didn't show it at the foul line during the game.

Entering the game, Georgia was undefeated at home for the season, and Kentucky had yet to post a road victory. The UK Hoops team also gave the Lady Dawgs their first home defeat of the season this past Thursday. Georgia was ranked 14th before the game, giving new UK coach Matthew Mitchell the biggest victory of his tenure. After the game, Mitchell mentioned how proud he was of his girls' effort. Mitchell expressed a desire for his team to practice at the Parthenon during their next trip to Athens.