#14 Kentucky beat #9 North Carolina 87-83 in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday in Atlanta.
Kentucky led at halftime 40-38 and it was a battle throughout the game.
The Cats held on behind a full team effort to beat their second top-10 team this season.
UK had nine players score, with four in double digits.
Rob Dillingham led the way with 17 points, he added three rebounds and a steal.
Reed Sheppard scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds.
North Carolina drops to 7-3 this year, Kentucky goes to 8-2.
The Cats will play at Louisville this Thursday. Game time is at 6:00pm.
We’ll have the Coach Cal Radio Show with Tom Leach followed by BBN Radio all tonight starting at 6:00pm here on 103.9. Your Big Blue Nation Station.