Cats Hold Off Tarheels in Blue Blood Battle Saturday in Atlanta

#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.