The Redbirds of Illinois State 8-4 traveled to Lexington to take on the Cats of Kentucky 9-2. The Redbirds were who Antonio Reeves played for before coming to Kentucky. This is the Cats last tune up before start SEC play next week.

The Redbirds lead the Cats 13-9 at the under 16 media timeout.

Cats leading Illinois State 18-15 at the under 12 timeout. Cats on a 9-2 run between the timeouts.

Cats lead 26-17 at the under 8 timeout lead in scoring by Edwards with 7 points, Reeves with 6, and Sheppard off the bench with 5 points. Sheppard in less that 5 minutes time has 5 points 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Cats now lead 40-25 at the under 4 media timeout.

Cats lead Illinois State 45-30 at the half.

Sheppard just got a block, steal, and assist in one trip down the floor. Timeout Illinois State now 58-40 with 14:45 to play.

Cats leading 78-57 with 5:57 left to play.

Cats now lead 94-68 with a minute to play. They lead by as many as 28 in the game.

Dilly Dilly POTG!!!

 

Where you been for this one @FrankNicodemus?