So apparently AJ Ogilvy came down with a severe case of Patrick Patterson-itis, ERR, I mean a bruised heel. Which means we did not get Vandy's best yesterday. No matter. I will take a 10-point win like nobody's business. Perhaps we will get a chance to see Mr. Ogilvy later this season.
Yes, the 10-point win could have been a bit more comfortable. UK started quite slow (again), but more troublesome to me was the way they allowed Vandy to close it down to a 6-point margin late in the game, after working so hard to build the lead up to 20 in the second half.
Good thing this team can make some free throws down the stretch. I'm not sure whether to credit the 'Dores for hanging tough, or if it was more a case of the Cats losing a bit of focus. Probably a bit of both.
What I liked best about this game was Ramon Harris looking so so strong, scoring 12 points on a perfect day from the field (5 for 5, including a couple of treys). Throw in 7 boards and 3 assists and you've got a guy really stuffing the stat line in a good way. It was just so nice to see him back giving such a great effort after that scary collision during the Lamar game. I imagine he is gaining more confidence every day, and this was by far his best game since returning to action.
I also enjoyed the defensive effort from Liggins, who looked pretty good on a couple of fast breaks as well. Jodie Meeks...well...he is just going to "get his" most games. It seems like he is having an off day and then you look up and he's got 20 points. I guess that's manageable when you shoot it 16 times.
But for Mr. Harris' output, he will be honored with our first Blue Grass Chemical Specialties' Player of the Game Award. He will receive a 600 lb. drum of 41% Ferric Nitrate, delivered directly to his room at Wildcat Lodge. Congratulations, Ramon, and welcome back!
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