UK came out to a hot start defensively, but offensively not so much... Watching this game should make people see that the Wildcats quite possibly have one of the best defensive teams in the NCAA this season. The Cats totally controlled the paint on the defensive side out-rebounding St. Johns 45-35 and blocking a total of 18 shots which is a new school record. The Cats held St. Johns to only 59 points but struggled seemingly to reach 81 their selves. UK only shot 40% from the field and a low 67% from the free-throw line. Calipari was disappointed with the offensive production in this game and wasn't afraid to say it. When asked about the upcoming game saturday against a very strong UNC team, Calipari said, "If we play like tonight? I would be a very sad coach after the game." The Cats obviously have the talent to be good offensively but really need to prove it this weekend against the #5 team in the nation.
Leading UK in scoring was Terrence Jones with 26 points and throwing in 9 boards. But the player that affected the game the most was definitely, hands down, Anthony Davis who scored 15 points, had 15 rebounds, and 8 HUGE blocks! The defensive effort by this upcoming star tonight is what kept St. Johns at bay. Doron Lamb also through in 16 points of his own.
Thats 7-0 now and to make it 8-0 were going to need a defensive effort like last night with an eruption of offense to go along with it against the Tar Heels this Saturday. GO CATS!!
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