It’s fun to beat lesser competition by a hundred and watch walk-ons hit daggers at the end of regulation, but we all know last week was just about passing the time around the Thanksgiving holiday to get us to December. The Wildcats even admitted they’ve had this one circled on the calendar ever since the Michigan State loss in New York City with the bad taste of Louisville still in their mouths. At some point, this Kentucky team needs to win a game that matters, and the next opportunity comes against No. 16 North Carolina inside Rupp Arena, hosting Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Kentucky vs. North Carolina: Preview, Odds & How to Watch