This Day In BBN History: March 23

Jon Scott/BigBlueHistory.netIn nearly three-quarters of a century, the Kentucky basketball program has participated in eight total games on March 23, with each coming during postseason play.

And in those eight instances, the Wildcats have pulled off victories each time, with seven of those games taking place in the NCAA Tournament.

One – the team’s first victory on March 23 – actually marked the first national championship in program history.

Here is a rundown of all of Kentucky’s victories on this day in history:

The Wildcats earn their first national title (1948)

72 years ago to the day, the Kentucky Wildcats took home their first national title.

In a matchup against Baylor, the Cats held the…