Cats rally in 2nd half, OT for comeback win over Gonzaga
Kentucky's Jaxson Robinson drove past a Gonzaga defender during Saturday's "Battle in Seattle" clash. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/USA Today Sports)
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Kentucky matched the biggest halftime comeback in program history on Saturday with a 90-89 overtime win over Gonzaga at the "Battle in Seattle" clash of Top 10 teams.
The No. 4 Wildcats trailed 50-34 at halftime and by as many as 18 points early in the second half but fought all the way back to claim their second win over a highly ranked opponent this season.
"It was a heavyweight battle," Kentucky HC Mark Pope said. "That team is really, really good. You bring Baylor in and you beat them by 40, you're really, really good. And coach (Mark) Few is one of the best in the business... Pretty special win by our guys."
Kentucky (8-1) outscored the Bulldogs 56-39 in the second half and overtime. The Cats became the first team to rally from a halftime deficit of 10 points or more and win against Gonzaga in the last 176 games.
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Kentucky's Jaxson Robinson drove past a Gonzaga defender during Saturday's "Battle in Seattle" clash. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/USA Today Sports)
Jeff Drummond • CatsIllustrated
Managing Editor
@JDrumUK
Kentucky matched the biggest halftime comeback in program history on Saturday with a 90-89 overtime win over Gonzaga at the "Battle in Seattle" clash of Top 10 teams.
The No. 4 Wildcats trailed 50-34 at halftime and by as many as 18 points early in the second half but fought all the way back to claim their second win over a highly ranked opponent this season.
"It was a heavyweight battle," Kentucky HC Mark Pope said. "That team is really, really good. You bring Baylor in and you beat them by 40, you're really, really good. And coach (Mark) Few is one of the best in the business... Pretty special win by our guys."
Kentucky (8-1) outscored the Bulldogs 56-39 in the second half and overtime. The Cats became the first team to rally from a halftime deficit of 10 points or more and win against Gonzaga in the last 176 games.
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Cats rally in 2nd half, OT for comeback win over Gonzaga
UK fights out of 18-point hole to win "Battle in Seattle" 90-89.