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UK Ally Oops Its Way Over EKU

Courtesy of Julia Johnson

A substantially undersized Eastern Kentucky University Colonel team fought valiantly Sunday night, but it wasn't enough to keep up with number one Kentucky.  UK beat EKU 82-49 before a full house at Rupp Arena.  After the game, Eastern Coach Jeff Neubauer  gave high praise for UK's defensive effort.  "Our team, I told them, they were just guarded by the best defensive team in the modern era of college basketball. And I'm not exaggerating a little bit when I say that," said Neubauer.

UK Assistant Coach John Robic says guarding much smaller players creates its own challenge.  "This was a tough game for us just because of the size differential.  You have problems when you have seven footers guarding 6'2 on the perimeter and I thought we did that very well today," said Robic.

Eastern Kentucky was held to 26 percent shooting, while Kentucky shot 57 percent.  Both teams have a week break before their next games.  Next Saturday, EKU takes on Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and UK hosts North Carolina.?

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