The Kentucky Wildcats had a matchup with the Ohio Bobcats in what was set to be their toughest matchup since the season opener against Duke.
That is exactly what this was right from the start as Oscar Tshiebwe was called for two fouls within the first minute of the game sending him to the bench for the rest of the half.
It was also a hot start offensively for the Bobcats as they jumped out to an 11-6 lead at the first media timeout.
As for the Cats, it was a rough start on the offensive end as their deficit grew to 20-12 at the under 12 timeout.