With the weight of the world on Kentucky’s shoulders to finish the job, the Wildcats came, saw and conquered in the BBN United Tipoff Classic Presented by Kentucky Tourism. That’s easier said than done, up 2-0 in the event and the target on your back with the opponent playing with desperation — but no dice for those pesky Eastern Illinois Panthers. Only one team could leave Rupp Arena with a trophy, and the Wildcats did all it could to earn it in convincing fashion and bring on the confetti.
And when I say convincing fashion, I mean never close with EIU overwhelmed from the opening tip.