March 19th: On this date....

..... in 2005, your #7 University of Kentucky Wildcats came back from a two point halftime deficit to outlast #23 Cincinnati, 69-60, in front of over 40,000 fans in Indianapolis. The second round NCAA matchup between the Bearcats and Wildcats was the first time in 14+ years the two schools had met on the hardwood, but the outcome was the same as always, a Wildcat win. The win was the 15th straight in a series that dates back to 1904; Cincinnati's last win versus Big Blue was in 1939. Tubby Smith squad used its trademark defense hold the Bearcats to 33% shooting on the afternoon, while boasting a 51% mark themselves, including 7 of 12 from behind the 3-point line. All five UK starters scored in double figures, and only two points came from the bench (Shagari Alleyne). Junior Kelenna Azubuike led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds; senior Chuck Hayes added 10 points and 8 rebounds; Randolph Morris came with 11 points and 12 rebounds; Rajon Rondo ended with 16 points and 7 assists, including a memorable alley-oop from Patrick Sparks, early in the first half. The win advanced the Cats to the Sweet 16 to meet an old friend.........Utah.

Big Blue Booyah on Tom Leach