January 21st: On this date...

... in 1922, your University of Kentucky Wildcats, led by head coach George C. Buchheit, beat in-state rival Louisville for the program’s 100th win, 29-22. The game took place at Kentucky’s Buell Armory Gymnasium and was the second victory over the Birds in less than five days. The Good Guys won in Louisville 38-14 four days earlier at St. Xavier Gymnasium. According to Jon Scott’s Big Blue History site, the Kentucky defense was so stingy, Louisville never made a basket inside of 35 feet. Think about that for a second. Even more staggering is the fact they made nine shots from the distance. One quote from the Lexington Herald recap says, “Most of the Cardinal's shots came from more than halfway down the court.” William King led the Cats with six field goals and finished with 13 points. Future Kentucky head coach and retired jersey club member Basil Hayden was also on the squad. The 1922 squad return four out of five starters from the 1921 team that ultimately won the Championship of the South.

Big Blue Booyah on Tom Leach