**** OFFICIAL KENTUCKY VS TAMU GAME THREAD ****

[fatguy87]

The offensive glass is keeping us in it.

We had 10 offensive rebounds, and they had 12 defensive rebounds. Rebound on our end is a coinflip lol

 

[Big10Cat]

Only down 5 is very encouraging. Second half is ours.

 

[YardCat]

Can’t miss them all!!

 

[STL_Cat]

Reminiscent of the 2010-2011 team. Great at home, crap on the road. But I feel good that I feel like TAMU gave it their best shot and only has us down 5

 

[KentuckyMildCats]

Feels good to be only down 5, this aggie team dribbles with their head down, almost all their possessions should end in a turnover. Losing on the hustle battle by a mile, gotta step on their throat to start the second half or this will be a long night.

 

[drainthatub]

Toppin looks bigger with his new hairdo. Idk

 

[kywildcat41086]

Can I get an "amen?"

We need to play him and play him now!

 

[CELTICAT]

We got this

 

[MbergCat]

He's getting hacked and held. No calls.

This. Yes, A&M is playing suffocating defense. But on the interior, Oscar is getting absolutely mauled. He still has 11 rebounds. We played our worst half of the season. They played their best. We are only down 5. Get Kellen going, and we will be okay.

 

[Sparky285]

TyTy getting in foul trouble early really hurt.

And TyTy finished with 2 fouls, was it worth it to sit him 75% of the ****ing half to cal, he came back in and didn’t even come close to fouling. Does TyTy average 4.5 fouls a game, is there any statistical reason or theory behind why a guard can’t just let up on D like our whole ****ing team did with this whistle, apparently it’s impossible for someone to play with 2 fouls.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Looking at the box score and I dont see how UK is only down 5.

It doesnt add up

 

[pauled]

We have 10 turnovers and 1-11 from 3. Only down 5 somehow

And missed every free throw!

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

If this was 6 years ago, I’d be chomping at the bit during this game. Yelling at the refs, mad at our lack of hustle and defense but tonight I’m just propped up on my couch like whatever. I just don’t have that passion anymore for Kentucky basketball

Get the **** out of here then bitch

 

[Ed323232]

Absolutely terrible half…Wheeler out of control with 4 turnovers…the 3 best shooters are a combined 2/13 and 0/9 from 3…unable to keep their guards out of the lane.

But still only down 5, and they should be down 20. Just settle down and play UK ball.

Wheeler kept them in it.

 

[STL_Cat]

It’d be suicide to put a 17 year old that’s been practicing with the team for a week in this environment.

They need to kick it to Grady, he’s wide open, you don’t forsake your 45% 3 point shooter because he started cold.

Sharpe is 18, turns 19 in May

 

[UK_born_b_bread]

Wow that UT game was just to good to be true!

UT is awful. Did you see them last night?

 

[shaudyshaud]

We got our ass kicked and we are only down 5 . We gotta come out in the second half smoking though . We can’t afford for them to go on any kind of runn

 

[Bigblueamdyou]

The team and coach is scared.

how you figure?

 

[ManitouDan]

Kentucky is shooting a blistering 9.1% from three. Hopefully, the law of averages will come to the rescue in the second half.

A and M iss at 12.5 % Goes both ways

 

[zannmann]

Maybe we can grab Georgia’s QB. They just announce he entered the portal because Bennett is coming back.

 

[crawfords corner]

Wheeler really settled down when they took him out before the under 4 time out. Should have done it before the under 12 time out.

 

[Sparky285]

This. Yes, A&M is playing suffocating defense. But on the interior, Oscar is getting absolutely mauled. He still has 11 rebounds. We played our worst half of the season. They played their best. We are only down 5. Get Kellen going, and we will be okay.

Can’t get Grady going when he doesn’t have a man without 10 feet of him and Mintz and Wheeler are seeing him, hesitating, and then deciding the 45% 3 point shooter isn’t shooting well enough to take wide open 3’s tonight.

 

[wccat2969]

The CATS hit their FTs and the game is tied. Hitting 50% and hit 20 of 21 against UT. Have to make a higher % on the road.

 

[Ed323232]

This is a must win road game with Auburn and Kansas coming up.

They are going to roll Kansas

 

[the nail at the foul line]

I think buzz read DaveK thread on how to beat Kentucky.

 

[YardCat]

What’s up with Lance Ware? Perfect game for him banging in the paint.

 

[slushpump]

When was the last time A & M played in Rupp? Seems we have played all the games in Texas.

 

[Bigblueamdyou]

We are a fraud and not a contender,

dude glad you showed when it’s convenient

 

[Mash 2.4]

At some point Cal has to start earning his salary with half time adjustments. This would be a good night to start. Turn things around and pressure them end to end. Dictate the pace you want.

 

[bbncal02]

Game Stats
Points	30	35
FG	12-36	16-32
FG%	33.3	50.0
3P	1-11	1-8
3P%	9.1	12.5
FT	5-10	2-5
FT%	50.0	40.0
Rebounds	21	22
Offensive Rebounds	10	5
Defensive Rebounds	11	17
Ties	0	0
Lead Changes	0	0
Time with Lead	0:00	15:41
Lead % of Game	0.0	78.4
Last Lead	-
Last Lead: Time	-
Largest Lead	0	13
Largest Lead: Score	-	29-16
Largest Lead: Time	-	5:57 (1st)
Assists	6	7
Turnovers	7	6
Bench Points	9	17
Blocks	2	2
On Court Points	21	20
Fastbreak Points	6	10
Steals	5	5
Points off Turnovers	6	7
Points in the Paint	18	24
Second Chance Points	12	4
Personal Fouls	7	9
Technical Fouls	0	0
Possessions	0	0
ST	-	-

17 points of the bench for them is stupid. They never do that.
Getting killed in the paint.

TOs surprisingly not horrible.

 

[ThunderMash]

A and M iss at 12.5 % Goes both ways

Wow, didn't realize that. Then I hope it helps Kentucky more, lol.

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

Go Big Blue!

Alright I couldn’t watch the game. What is going on?

 

[jameslee32]

Okay, come on Cal, come out with a plan for the 2nd half

Play inside out. Win.

 

[CincyUKFan]

TyTy getting in foul trouble early really hurt.

Likely. But dude also is playing one of those games where he takes terrible shots. So I'm not sure. Let's see what the second half brings with him.

 

[Bill - Shy Cat]

Took their best shot. It’s Cats time now.

Cats doing the “Rope a dope” ala Ali vs. Foreman.

 

[fatguy87]

If there were any game to try the 4 guard lineup, it would be this one. A&M only plays 2 forwards in their whole rotation. Their pressure is hindering us on the ball and they are able to bring help off the ball to crowd the paint. Another perimeter shooter/handler on the floor could yield more quality opportunities around the rim.

 

[king of cali]

Wheeler kept them in it.

He also contributed to them getting a double digit lead by picking his dribble up twice after crossing half court and throwing some poor passes. It’s ok to call a spade a spade.

Hope he settles down and runs the offense.

 

[kywildcat41086]

UT is awful. Did you see them last night?

No I didn’t but we shot out of our a$$es that game and I knew we couldn’t keep it up consistently!

 

[crawfords corner]

Blue uniform. What looks like an Auburn jersey on the defender. Gotta be an omen. Come on Coach get him in the game that day.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

A and M iss at 12.5 % Goes both ways

How are you doing today, man?