Kentucky Beats 12th Ranked Tennessee Volunteers 73-62

UK beats border-rival Tennessee in a hostile environment today at Rupp Arena. Rupp Arena was electric today with ESPN and College Game Day visiting Lexington for the premiere game of the week. Former players on hand to see this battle of top 15 ranked teams were Jodie Meeks, Chuck Hayes, Kyle Macy, Wayne Turner, Ron Mercer, Scott Padgett, Tony Delk, Cameron Mills, Jared Prickett, Jack Givens, Richie Farmer, Lukasz Obrzut, and Kenny "Sky" Walker. Kentucky at times had trouble holding off Tennessee giving up the lead at some points. Kentucky held just a one point lead at the half. The production came mostly from UK's back court today. John Wall 24 points with a few highlight-reel dunks. Eric Bledsoe stepped up and gave the Cats 16 points. Patrick Patterson and DeAndre Liggins gave a solid effort and made key plays during crucial parts of the ball game when momentum was in Tennessee's favor. The Cats go on the road to Starkville, Mississippi to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs who have won three straight over Kentucky dating back to 2007.

1st Half UK 30 UT 29
2nd Half UK 43 UT 33
Final UK 73 UT 62

Kentucky Wildcats

Starters

Patrick Patterson 31 mins, 10 pts, 7 rebs, 1 ast
DeMarcus Cousins 29 mins, 5 pts, 12 rebs, 1 stl
Darnell Dodson 13 mins, 5 pts, 1 stl
Eric Bledsoe 34 mins, 16 pts, 3 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk
John Wall 37 mins, 24 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl

Bench

Perry Stevenson 8 mins
DeAndre Liggins 28 mins, 7 pts, 4 rebsm 4 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk
Darius Miller 7 mins, 2 pts, 1 blk
Daniel Orton 13 mins, 4 pts, 3 rebs, 2 blks

Totals 73 pts, 33 rebs, 11 asts, 5 stls, 4 blks

Did Not Play

Ramon Harris
Mark Krebs
Josh Harrellson
Jon Hood


Tennessee Volunteers

Starters

Renaldo Woolridge 24 mins, 2 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast
Kenny Hall 13 mins, 4 rebs, 2 blks
J.P. Prince 32 mins, 9 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls, 1 blk
Scotty Hopson 32 mins, 9 pts, 8 rebs, 5 astsm 3 stls, 1 blk
Bobby Maze 21 mins, 15 pts, 1 ast

Bench

Wayne Chism 30 mins, 12 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk
Steven Pearl 12 mins, 2 rebs
Melvin Goins 19 mins, 14 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl
Brian Williams 1 min
Skylar McBee 16 min, 6 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl

Totals 62 pts, 31 rebs, 11 ast, 5 stls, 4 blks