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January 01, 2012 08:05 PM

Cats beat the Cards

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Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) put in two of his team high 24 points as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) put in two of his team high 24 points as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) reacted to a UK win as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) reacted to a UK win as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
UK forward Anthony Davis grabs a defensive rebound in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Anthony Davis grabs a defensive rebound in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) blocked the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) for one of his 6 blocks as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) blocked the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) for one of his 6 blocks as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argued with official Michael Stephens as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argued with official Michael Stephens as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Fan GalleryLouisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Fan GalleryLouisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by /2471201618/
UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by /2471201618/
Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) went baseline for two of his 24 points as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) went baseline for two of his 24 points as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) flexed his muscle finishing with 24 points,  and 19 rebounds,  as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) flexed his muscle finishing with 24 points, and 19 rebounds, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Terrence Jones, left, looks for an open teammate with pressure from UL forward Rakeem Buckles in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Terrence Jones, left, looks for an open teammate with pressure from UL forward Rakeem Buckles in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) blocked the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Russ Smith (2) for one of his 6 blocks as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) blocked the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Russ Smith (2) for one of his 6 blocks as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats guard Doron Lamb (20) put up a shot in traffic as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats guard Doron Lamb (20) put up a shot in traffic as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Pop star Jay-Z acknowledged the Rupp Arena crowd as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Pop star Jay-Z acknowledged the Rupp Arena crowd as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) blocked the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) blocked the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Kentucky Wildcats forward Terrence Jones (3) put up a shot over Louisville Cardinals center Gorgui Dieng (10) as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Terrence Jones (3) put up a shot over Louisville Cardinals center Gorgui Dieng (10) as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
UL forward Chane Behanan dunks in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UL forward Chane Behanan dunks in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Anthony Davis, talks with UK head coach John Calipari in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Anthony Davis, talks with UK head coach John Calipari in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari was not happy with Kentucky Wildcats guard Marquis Teague (25) who committed 4 turnovers as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari was not happy with Kentucky Wildcats guard Marquis Teague (25) who committed 4 turnovers as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats guard Marquis Teague (25) put up a shot against Louisville Cardinals center Gorgui Dieng (10) as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats guard Marquis Teague (25) put up a shot against Louisville Cardinals center Gorgui Dieng (10) as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) jammed for two of his 18 points as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) jammed for two of his 18 points as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino could not believe a call from official Tony Greene, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino could not believe a call from official Tony Greene, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) went up and under as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) went up and under as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari was all over Kentucky Wildcats guard Doron Lamb (20) when he came out of the game as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari was all over Kentucky Wildcats guard Doron Lamb (20) when he came out of the game as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats guard Darius Miller (1) lost the ball in traffic for one of his 8 turnovers  as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats guard Darius Miller (1) lost the ball in traffic for one of his 8 turnovers as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari bit his lip as official Michael Stephens told him to quit talking to him, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari bit his lip as official Michael Stephens told him to quit talking to him, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argued a call with Jamie Luckie, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argued a call with Jamie Luckie, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Ashley Judd cheered on as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Ashley Judd cheered on as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
UK guard Marquis Teague, right, talks with UK head coach John Calipari in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK guard Marquis Teague, right, talks with UK head coach John Calipari in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) went in to block the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Kevin Ware (23) as he drove into the Kentucky defense as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) went in to block the shot of Louisville Cardinals guard Kevin Ware (23) as he drove into the Kentucky defense as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats guard Doron Lamb (20) got pressured by Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva (3) and Rakeem Buckles, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.
Kentucky Wildcats guard Doron Lamb (20) got pressured by Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva (3) and Rakeem Buckles, as #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari left, greetedd Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino before  #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62  on Saturday  December 31, 2011  in Lexington, Ky.  Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari left, greetedd Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino before #3 Kentucky defeated #4 Louisville 69-62 on Saturday December 31, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff Herald-Leader
Kentucky Wildcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) scored a basket past Chris Smith (5) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) scored a basket past Chris Smith (5) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
UK forward Anthony Davis is congratulated by fans as he leaves the court. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Anthony Davis is congratulated by fans as he leaves the court. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UL guard Russ Smith, left, shoots over UK guard Doron Lamb in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UL guard Russ Smith, left, shoots over UK guard Doron Lamb in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UL forward Chane Behanan, left, fouls UK forward Anthony Davis in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UL forward Chane Behanan, left, fouls UK forward Anthony Davis in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, shoots a shot under the basket in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, shoots a shot under the basket in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK guard Darius Miller drove to the basket in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK guard Darius Miller drove to the basket in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UL head coach Rick Pitino, right, contests a play in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UL head coach Rick Pitino, right, contests a play in the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Anthony Davis, left, celebrates with forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Anthony Davis, left, celebrates with forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, center celebrates a three point basket in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, center celebrates a three point basket in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Louisville Cardinals' Kyle Kuric (14) and Gorgui Dieng (10) blocked a shot by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Louisville Cardinals' Kyle Kuric (14) and Gorgui Dieng (10) blocked a shot by Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
UK guard Marquis Teague, left, calls a play from the half court offense in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK guard Marquis Teague, left, calls a play from the half court offense in the first half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, shoots over UL center Gorgui Dieng. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, shoots over UL center Gorgui Dieng. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Terrence Jones pulls down a rebound in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Terrence Jones pulls down a rebound in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
UK fan Ashley Judd cheers her Wildcats in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
UK fan Ashley Judd cheers her Wildcats in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Fans cheer on UK in the eRupption Zone during the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL  Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Fans cheer on UK in the eRupption Zone during the second half. UK hosted in state rival UL Saturday,Dec. 31,2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Jonathan Palmer
Louisville Cardinals' Chris Smith (5) and Kentucky Wildcats' Terrence Jones (3) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) battled for a rebound in the second half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Louisville Cardinals' Chris Smith (5) and Kentucky Wildcats' Terrence Jones (3) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) battled for a rebound in the second half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer was the "Y"  in the second half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer was the "Y" in the second half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari shouted after a foul call in the second half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari shouted after a foul call in the second half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Kentucky Wildcats' Terrence Jones (3) was fouled by Jared Swopshire (21) with Gorgui Dieng (10) at left in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats' Terrence Jones (3) was fouled by Jared Swopshire (21) with Gorgui Dieng (10) at left in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Kentucky Wildcats' Doron Lamb (20) took a shot guarded by Russ Smith (2), left and Kyle Kuric (14) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats' Doron Lamb (20) took a shot guarded by Russ Smith (2), left and Kyle Kuric (14) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Kentucky Wildcats' Marquis Teague (25) took a shot past Louisville Cardinals' Russ Smith (2) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats' Marquis Teague (25) took a shot past Louisville Cardinals' Russ Smith (2) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Louisville Cardinals' Russ Smith (2) fouled Kentucky Wildcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) as he headed toward the basket in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Louisville Cardinals' Russ Smith (2) fouled Kentucky Wildcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) as he headed toward the basket in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Kentucky Wildcats' Darius Miller (1) scored a three point shot to open the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats' Darius Miller (1) scored a three point shot to open the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Louisville Cardinals' Peyton Siva (3) fouled Marquis Teague (25) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Louisville Cardinals' Peyton Siva (3) fouled Marquis Teague (25) in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
Kentucky Wildcats' Anthony Davis (23) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) celebrated a basket by Kidd-Gilchrist in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff
Kentucky Wildcats' Anthony Davis (23) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) celebrated a basket by Kidd-Gilchrist in the first half of the Louisville at Kentucky basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 31, 2011. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff HERALD-LEADER
University of Kentucky's Eloy Vargas struggles for a loose ball in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
University of Kentucky's Eloy Vargas struggles for a loose ball in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Terrence Jones attempts a shot in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Terrence Jones attempts a shot in first half action during the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
University of Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist attempts a shot as Louisville's Chane Behanan goes for a block in first half action in the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
University of Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist attempts a shot as Louisville's Chane Behanan goes for a block in first half action in the UK-UofL men's basketball game on Dec. 31, 2011 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
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