The battle of the blue bloods on display on Saturday between Kentucky and Kansas reminded Wildcat fans that the Jayhawks, despite their three-game losing skid, are still a force to be reckoned with.
Heading into the matchup the Cats were riding a wave of momentum, having won four straight games, creating a new wave of optimism for fans after a disappointing start to the season.
The importance of the game was highlighted long before tip-off, with hundreds of students cramming into a long line outside the arena to bring a level of intensity that Rupp Arena had been criticized for not having.