UK vs UMSL

After all the hype surrounding this edition of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, there was finally a chance to see them on the court against outside competition.

The Wildcats didn’t fail to impress.

Led by junior guard Jodie Meeks 27 points, the Wildcats dominated, winning 111 to 53 in Rupp Monday evening.  Patrick Patterson also contributed his part with 24 points and 11 rebounds.  Newcomers Josh Harrellson and Darius Miller also showed their games with 21 and 14 points respectively.

Forward AJ Stewart was unavailable due an apparently rules violation, so he didn’t play.

Kentucky ran the floor, played intense defense and rebounded the ball with authority.  The players showed a kind of excitement and passion not seen in Rupp in several years. 

Billy Gillispie seemed pleased with the performance as well. 

“I really did like what I saw even with the mistakes. We are much further along than I had anticipated at this point.”

Wildcat fans liked it as well.