After Kentucky's hard fought and much needed win over Missouri Saturday night, Cat fans breathed a sigh of relief as that very well could have saved Kentucky from a NIT bid in the post season. However there isn't much time to rest as the Cats are back in action Wednesday night against SEC bottom dweller, Mississippi State.
State comes into this game ridding a 12 game losing streak with their last win coming back in January against Georgia. But we all know how teams like Mississippi State play in Rupp, so the Cats had better come to play and not overlook the Bulldogs because a loss here could put Kentucky right back on, or outside the bubble.
Here's a brief look at the history of Mississippi State University for those of you who aren't familiar with them.....
EST: 1878
LOCATION: Starkville, Mississippi
COLORS: Maroon/White
NICKNAME: Bulldogs
MASCOT: Bully
Musical acts that has performed on Mississippi State's campus:
BON JOVI
ELVIS PRESLEY
BOB DYLAN
JOHNNY CASH
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. KENTUCKY SERIES HISTORY
Kentucky owns an 81-18 record over the Bulldogs and has won the last 4 meetings. The last loss to the Bulldogs came in 2009 66-57 in, you guessed it, Rupp Arena.
It's somewhat of a mystery as to why the Bulldogs are struggling so badly this season, until you look at the stats.....
DOGS CATS
PPG: 59 75
RPG: 33 38
APG: 10 14
SPG: 8 6
BPG: 4 7
TPG: 17 13
FG%: 39 48
FT%: 66 64
3P%: 27 36
When you see their numbers it's no wonder why they have struggled they way they have. But again, Kentucky cannot afford to overlook this team as they still have enough talent to beat an unsuspecting team on any night.
I'd say if the Cats take care of business and if they bring half the effort they had against Mizzou, they win this one going away, but there's always that little thought in the back of your mind reminding you how poorly they played down in Knoxville. So we'll just wait and see how this one turns out...
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