LEXINGTON, KY (12/31/11) – Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 24 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as Kentucky defeated instate rivals Louisville 69-62 on New Year’s Eve.
#3 Kentucky improved to 13-1 and extended their home winning streak to 44 games – including 33 at Rupp Arena. The 4th-ranked Cardinals dropped to 12-2 on the season.
Dave Ryan and Pete Gillen called the action on Westwood One Sports.
(Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s lay-in gives Kentucky a 31-16 lead early)
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(Russ Smith’s jumper pulls Louisville to within 4, 31-27)
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(The Kentucky defense makes a play that leads to an easy basket)
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(Kidd-Gilchrist’s hoop while being fouled gives the Wildcats a 10-point advantage)
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(Postgame recap from Westwood One’s Dave Ryan and Pete Gillen)
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