... in 1991, your #16 University of Kentucky Wildcats came from behind to beat the Ole Miss Rebels, 89-77, in front of a sellout crowd in Rupp Arena. After a hot shooting first half for both teams, Mississippi took a 52-48 lead into halftime. The second half was another story, though, as the pressure finally got to the visiting team. Kentucky methodically picked the Rebels apart, forcing 29 turnovers on the night, giving them 21 (81-60) more shots than Ole Miss. Big Blue was led that day by Super Frosh Jamal Mashburn (18 points - 13 rebounds - 4 steals) and wily veteran Reggie Hanson (17 points - 11 rebounds - 8 assists - 7 steals - 2 blocks). The line for Hanson almost gave the program its second ever triple-double and first ever quadruple-double. Head coach Rick Pitino finally got the message from the rabid fan base and started eastern Kentucky hero, Richie Farmer. The Mustache didn’t disappoint either (21 points - 4 rebounds - 4 steals, 4-9 3PM). The coaching staff consisted of Pitino, Herb Sendek, Billy Donovan, Tubby Smith, and Bernadette Locke. The probation-laden team finished the season as the 13th ranked team in the nation.
Big Blue Booyah on Tom Leach
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