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UK cancels classes in anticapation of winter storm By Cheyene Miller news@kykernel.com
Monday classes were cancelled after university officials met Sunday and only Plan B employees, or essential personnel, are required to come to campus. "(President Eli Capilouto) made the decision closure," UK about spokesperson Jay Blanton said. "We clearly have a winter storm on the horizon, and it's projected to be fol-
lowed by record low temperatures." Blanton noted that the severe weather is predicted to begin either late Sunday evening or early Monday morning, and this led to Capilouto's decision to cancel classes on Monday. “Emergency management and administrative officials were on call this afternoon with the National Weather Service, so that’s the first step,” Blanton said. “We had a meteorologist who was on call and the
meteorologist along with our emergency management officials had been on call with the National Weather Service and we also got continual updates throughout the evening, so we had the latest information that we utilized when making that decision.” Blanton said that safety officials would work quickly to clear campus sidewalks and roads. “Safety is a first priority,” said Blanton, who noted that there are several organizations
in the area, like the Catholic Action Center, where homeless people in the Lexington community can go to find shelter during the storm. Crisis Management and Preparedness Captain Thomas Matlock said that he plans to have extra staff on hand for the incoming weather. “Campus may be impacted somewhat by the snow, but the university is prepared, along with the police department,” Matlock said. Matlock advised students
to take certain precautions if traveling on and off campus. “If they’re off campus, they should always have in their car warm clothing, and maybe a snack,” said Matlock, who advised students on campus to stay on the sidewalks, assuming they’re clear and safe. As of two hours ago, Central Kentucky was under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service. “A winter storm will spread accumulating snow
into the Ohio Valley beginning around midnight,” according to a public alert from the National Weather Service. “Snow will be heavy at times, especially on Monday morning. By Monday evening total accumulations will exceed six inches across most of the region, with many areas potentially seeing double-digit totals.” Blanton noted that Capilouto made his decision to cancel Monday classes around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday.
For the love of kids and dancing
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Junior Ben Conner dances with 6-year-old Clair Wilson, a patient at the DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic during DanceBlue 2015 in Memorial Coliseum on Sunday.
Dancers raise more than $1.6 million for pediatric clinic By Anne Halliwell and Will Wright news@kykernel.com
Kathryn and Alex Wade had no second thoughts on where to spend Valentine’s Day. “I don’t think there was ever a question of whether or not we would participate,”
said Alex Wade, a UK medical student and former member of the DanceBlue Family Relations Committee. This year was the first time Kathryn Wade, a UK dental student, and Alex Wade participated in the dance. “It’s hard to articulate how much of an impact (Dance-
Blue) has on you,” said Alex Wade of working with the children in the clinic. “All the kids want to do is love you, and they never complain; it humbles you.” Kathryn Wade, wife of Alex Wade, wanted to see the event that made such a lasting impact on her husband.
“I love him and I wanted to see what he loves,” Kathryn Wade said. “What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?” DanceBlue 2015 raised more than 1.6 million dollars for DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic renovations, the event committee announced Sunday.
The 10th year of the 24hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping marathon raised an exact amount of $1,615,057.18, about $180,000 more than last year’s event. Theatre senior Kate Field and her girlfriend Abby Schroering said DanceBlue sealed their Valentine’s Day
plans. “I wanted to do it before, but I never had a team,” said Field, who was treated at UK Hospital for a brain tumor at the age of 12. “We kind of made the theatre team.” Field has been tumor-free for years, she said. See DANCEBLUE on page 4
Cats remain undefeated in big win Event debunks African stereotypes against Gamecocks at home KYLE ARENSDORF Kernel Columnist
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Kentucky guard Aaron Harrison shoots a three-pointer during the game against South Carolina in Rupp Arena on Saturday.
It’s too bad the Cats can’t play the remainder of their games in Rupp Arena. The frivolous debates about going undefeated could finally cease; it would be a foregone conclusion. When UK plays on the road, it usually struggles a bit, but outperforms its opponents by the time the final buzzer sounds. At home, teams can’t get close to touching them. In 16 home games, the Cats have won by an average of 24.9 points – versus 10.9 points in seven road games (not taking into account the two games played at a neutral venue this season). But teams are, of course, supposed to play better at home. However, a 14-point difference in the margin of victory between home games and away games is a pretty
drastic anomaly among SEC teams. It’s not just the stats that change in Rupp Arena. The Cats play with ease and confidence too, as if they’re aware that their opponent doesn’t have much of a shot at competing with them. Their opening SEC game against Ole Miss went to overtime courtesy of Ole Miss’ Stefan Moody going crazy from beyond the arc for 25 total points. Since that singular scare, conference games in Rupp Arena haven’t been close. In fact, on many occasions they don’t last for 40 minutes. They last until the second TV timeout eight minutes into the game. After that timeout the rest of the first half becomes futile, and the second half turns into an exhibition to see how much of a beat-down UK can administer. Take the Cats’ South Carolina matchup in Rupp Arena on Saturday for example. By the second TV timeSee BASKETBALL on page 4
By Destiny Witherspoon news@kykernel.com
As student passed through the Student Center Friday afternoon, members of the African Students’ Association gathered to educate campus and debunk common African stereotypes. Dressed in African attire, both members and non-members came together to produce a photo project about how the world perceives Africa versus what Africa is really about. Participants held signs that deconstructed popular stereotypes about Africa and its people, such as “I do not speak click click,” “Yes, we have lions … in the zoo,” and “No, I don’t speak African.” ASA, a philanthropic organization challenged with serving the UK community by promoting African culture, created these signs before-hand, and they are all based on personal experiences that members have encountered growing up in the U.S. and even here at UK. Senior Stella Achenjang held a sign that read “English is my first language.” Achenjang noted that she is from
Cameroon so people expect her to speak French, without realizing that English is the other official language of the country. As former secretary and vice president of ASA since joining her freshman year, Achenjang was excited about the project because she wanted to show that there is more to Africa than what is shown on TV. She felt that in order to get people to understand a culture, they have to be exposed to it and told about it. “I want to bring about awareness because that is the only way to erase ignorance,” Achenjang said. One of the organizers, human health sciences junior and ASA president Bill Aboagye thought it was necessary to educate the campus about what Africa really stands for. “Unfortunately, people know about the wars, poverty and other wrong things that are portrayed in the media, rather than the good parts of Africa like natural resources, landscapes and the will power of the people to make it in life no matter what. So we felt this was a great way to educate the UK community,” Aboagye said.
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SPORTS
Cats triumph in Valentine’s Day massacre By Joshua Huff jhuff@kykernel.com
Seven UK players scored eight or more points during the Valentine’s Day massacre of 2015 as No. 1 UK ran South Carolina off the court in Rupp Arena in a 77-43 rout. The game was hardly in question after the first 10 minutes as UK jumped out to an 18-3 lead thanks in part to South Carolina making just two of its first 10 shots. “We missed shots and those missed shots led us to hang our heads,” South Carolina head coach Frank Martin said. “And if you hang your head against a team like Kentucky you see what happens.” What happened next showed the talent discrepancy that lurks between the top-tier SEC teams and the bottom feeders of the con-
ference. The Gamecocks had no answer for the Cats’ defense, with only one player scoring more than seven points. Guard Sindarius Thornwell had 20 points, and was the only effective Gamecock on Saturday. “We didn’t put up a fight,” Martin said. “We walked in there, and as soon as we got punched, we went down. We never fought back.” Everybody else was a day late, a dollar short, Martin said. UK on the other hand played with an intensity and passion that was rediscovered during the knockout battles against Florida and LSU. The Cats shot 56 percent from the field in the first half as they took a 4318 lead into halftime, where the game was eclipsed by an outstanding halftime performance by The Fireworks.
The Gamecocks did themselves no favors to begin the second half, as they mired themselves in a nearly four-minute scoring drought that helped the Cats increase their lead to 30 with 10 minutes left in the game. The return of forward Trey Lyles helped spur on UK as he returned to the starting lineup for the first time since his illness, playing in favor of Dominique Hawkins, who had started the last three games. But it was the combination of Willie Cauley-Stein, Aaron Harrison and Dakari Johnson that was too much for South Carolina. Cauley-Stein scored 14 points, much off of alleyoops, while Harrison continued his hot run with 11 points. But it was Johnson who came to play, as he finished with a double-double (10 points and 13 re-
bounds). “Today he gets 13 rebounds,” UK head coach John Calipari reflected on Johnson’s performance. “He went after every ball and he did it in 21 minutes.” It was the size advantage down low that proved to be the decisive factor in UK’s win as South Carolina had no answer for how to score in the paint. UK outscored the Gameocks 36-14 in the paint and won the rebounding advantage, 45-21. After two physical conference games that were determined late, the game against South Carolina was just the type of contest Calipari was looking for – a blowout. “What we needed was to be in a war where we get up 13 and then we push it to 20,” he said. “The other team’s battling, it’s six, four, five and it gets to 13 and we get it to 20. That’s what we’ve been lacking.”
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UK forward Willie Cauley-Stein dribbles from a pair of South Carolina defenders during the game at Rupp Arena on Saturday.
Cats lose in weekend matchup By Kevin Erpenbeck kerpenbeck@kykernel.com
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UK center Azia Bishop (back) and guard Bria Goss (left) defend Tennessee’s Arial Massengle at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., Sunday.
Lately, the UK-Tennessee matchups have been the down-to-the-wire type of games, with the last three between the two teams being decided by a combined six points. Sunday’s game looked to be going that way by halftime. A closing three by senior guard Bria Goss brought the score even at 31 before the break, and UK even had a 38-37 lead five minutes into the second half. Then the Lady Volunteers flexed their muscles and buried the Cats 72-58 in the end. “I thought Tennessee was just a lot tougher today. It came down to toughness, and
OPINIONS
Do your part, choose healthy food options By Patrick Brennan opinions@kykernel.com
A year ago, I observed Waffle House on South Broadway for my Composition and Communication class. I quickly realized that the space was satiated with the smell of fat and butter. Unfortunately, this atmosphere is common to many more meals than just late-night indulgences at Waffle House. Right next door is the new Cook Out fast food restaurant, which specializes in burgers and milkshakes. America’s food options are predominantly unhealthy, but each one of us can be a tool for change by consistently choosing healthy options. Current health trends are alarming. Harvard Health Publications reported that two out of every three American adults are overweight or obese. Diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and depression can all be caused by obesity, so it should be no surprise that healthcare expenditures are so high in the United States. The prevalence of fast food is clearly one cause of the health trends. Unfortunately, the University of Kentucky is no exception with greasy chains nearby such as McDonald’s, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Raising Cane’s, Sonic and Subway. This problem was created because we rewarded eater-
ies with the best tasting food, regardless of health factors. Now, we can help reverse the dominance of unhealthy food options by making food choices based on both taste and nutritional value. Although it’s a good first step, this includes more than choosing a salad over a cheeseburger and french fries at your next trip to McDonald’s. Even grocery stores, sitdown restaurants, and dining halls will improve the quantity and quality of healthy options if we increase our consumption of them because available options are shaped
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Pleasure is no reason to harm oneself, especially considering that the pleasure disipates as addiction is broken.” by customer demand. This is how we will improve our campus: more places like Ovid’s, which offers Greek salads, deli sandwiches, veggie burgers, chicken wraps and tuna burgers. Nevertheless, many Ovid’s customers still often prefer meat, cheese and sugar packed meals.
Even when healthy options are offered at equal costs and convenience, we often turn to the food loaded with salt, sugar, and fat because we are addicted to those substances. However, with time and persistence we can break our addictions. It has been almost two years since my last meal with meat, and I no longer crave items like hamburgers, hotdogs or bacon, which used to be at the center of my meals simply because they tasted good. Pleasure is no reason to harm oneself, especially considering that the pleasure dissipates as addiction is broken. Moreover, some people think that healthy food can be both tasty and mentally satisfying for creating a healthy body and peace of mind. Personally, I feel more energetic and focused when I’m eating a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and plant-based protein. Ultimately, you will do yourself and others a favor by choosing healthy food. Although the government or school administration could do more to encourage healthy eating, the power for change rests in our ability to spend money responsibly. Patrick Brennan is a philosophy and mathematics Junior. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
we weren’t tough enough,” UK head coach Matthew Mitchell said. “They were very aggressive, and usually the tougher team wins.” After UK got the small lead, Tennessee scored eight straight points in a first of many second-half runs by the Lady Volunteers. The Cats got a basket to stop the run and cut the deficit to five, but Tennessee showed its aggressiveness again, scoring six more straight points. UK was out of gas in the final six minutes of the game, going 2-for-9 to close out the game. Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick was impressed with how her team played “Tennessee basketball” down the stretch. “I thought what broke the
game open was our transition after we got stops,” Warlick said. “The lead was going back and forth … we were just determined to pursue the basketball. We buckled down, hunkered down, and got defensive stops. That energized us.” Tennessee senior point guard Ariel Massengale had 15 of her game-leading 17 points in the second half. Massengale said she found her groove in shooting when the team’s leading scorer, senior center Isabelle Harrison, went down in the second half with an injury. Harrison was carried to a wheelchair in the process of being helped off the court and did not return. “We’re a team and a family, and when one goes
down, someone else has to step up,” Massengale said. “Myself and my teammates all stepped up, and we just tried to get this W for Izzy.” The Cats were in foul trouble all game, being called for 21 fouls compared to Tennessee’s 10. UK had three bigs, Azia Bishop, Alyssa Rice, and Alexis Jennings, with four fouls apiece at the 7:26 mark. Bishop ended up fouling out with nearly six minutes remaining in the game. That was what ultimately hindered the Cats in the end, said Mitchell. “We fouled a lot today, and Tennessee didn’t,” Mitchell said. “Can’t foul that much. We have to play more like Tennessee and not foul.”
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2 & 3 BR/2 BA deluxe apartments, 250 Lexington Ave. 8-minute walk to campus. Low utility bills. Available now, leasing for August 2015. Electric kitchen, coin laundry, assigned parking. Near High Street YMCA. No pets. $1,200/month. (859) 523-5331. 2-15 BR homes. Excellent service, variety of nice homes, locations all around campus, starting at $349/person. Leasing@KampusProperties.com. Call/Text (859) 333-1388. 8 BR/3 BA house off Rose Street. 3,850 square feet, parking. Available early summer. $2,200 per month. Also 5-6 BR house available. $1,750/month. Call (859) 948-5000. Condo, great security and great location. 1 BR/$645. 2 BR/$795. All utilities included, and a pool! Close to UK, St. Joe and Central Baptist. Call Brad at (859)983-0434. Downtown: 1 & 2 BR apartments starting at $550/month. Completely renovated and walking distance to all of what downtown has to offer. Call: (678) 982-3565, 636 W. Main St. Great properties for rent, walk to campus. W/D included. (859) 619-3232. www.myuk4rent.com.
Student Housing August 2015-16 1-6 bedrooms Great quality Good prices Better landlord Dennis (d.sills@live.com) www.sillsbrothers.com 859-983-0726 Walk to Campus Houses 1- 6 Bedroom. Wayne Michael is now pre-leasing 1-6BR houses for the Fall 2015 semester. www.waynemichaelproperties.com. (859) 513-1206.
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National Academy is seeking loving and enthusiastic individuals to work as teachers in several of our classrooms. Must have the ability to lift at least 30 lbs, and have flexibility in scheduling. Part to full time positions available. Must be at least 18 and have at least 6 months experience working in childcare. Also accepting applications for summer help. All employees of National Academy will be required to obtain a CDA. Serious inquiries only, must apply in person. 3500 Arbor Drive. O’Charley’s on Nicholasville Road now hiring enthusiastic FT/PT servers, guest assistants and cooks for a fun, fast-paced environment with flexible hours. Interested candidates may apply directly at www.ocharleys.jobs for the 212 Nicholasville Rd. location. Pita Social is now hiring enthusiastic cashiers and cooks! We are offering a wide range of opportunity. Please email allison.briggs@shakespeareandco.us. PPM is now hiring Lifeguards, Pool Managers and Swim instructors. PPM is hiring for country clubs, water parks and Home owner associations in Lexington, Richmond, Winchester, Danville, Frankfort, Shelbyville, and Louisville areas. Pay ranges from $8.50-$15/hour. Email Brad at Brad40965@aol.com for application. Property management company seeks part-time leasing and office admin assistant. 20-30 hours per week. $10-12/hour. Please forward contact information and resume to mprentals@netbusiness.com. PT sales clerk. Flexible hours. Must be able to work during the summer. Chevy Chase Hardware. Call (859) 269-9611. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting studies concerning the effects of alcohol and are looking for male & female social drinkers 21-35 years of age. Volunteers paid to participate. Call (859) 257-5794. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are looking for individuals 21–34 years of age who have received a DUI in the last 5 years to participate in a study looking at behavioral and mental performance. Participants are compensated for their time and participation is completely confidential. For more information, call (859) 257-5794. The Julep Cup, located on the corner of 111 Woodland Avenue is hiring servers. Must have professional appearance and table side manner, previous server experience, be dependable, and able to work evenings on Fridays and Saturdays as well as two other shifts between Tuesday and Thursday. Please apply in person.
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Newer 2-5BR homes. Only a few left. Near UK. Pet friendly. From $349/person. www.lexingtonhomeconsultants.com Contact James McKee at (859) 221-7082 or jwmckeebroker@msn.com.
Childcare center seeks experienced teacher Mon-Fri, 30-35 hours/week. Visit creativekidslexington.com or call (859) 223-8741. Great opportunity, make good money! Come work with us at Ramsey’s Diners. Now hiring part-time and full-time servers, all locations. Apply in person 3-5 p.m. Mon- Fri. 4101 Tates Creek Centre. 3090 Helmsdale Place (Andover.) 4391 Harrodsburg Rd. 151 W. Zandale (off Nicholasville Road.) LLM is seeking to fill a House Manager Position & Direct Care Staff positions. Managers are responsible for assisting Direct Care Staff with scheduling and training within the residential setting. Managers also work with participants ensuring they have the items necessary to live comfortably in their homes. The manager position is a full-time salaried position. Direct Care Staff are part-time per assignment. To submit your resume, visit us online at www.lordslegacyministries.org. Located at 251 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville Ky, 40356 or call (859) 245-2233.
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SPORTS
Hoops fails to weather the storm in Tennessee Lady Volunteers win over UK 72-58 in weekend matchup JOSHUA HUFF Sports Editor
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UK forward Alexis Jennings shoots over Andraya Carter blocks in the game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., Sunday.
All UK had to do was weather the storm. Unfortunately for UK, that storm had two fronts. After Tennessee opened the game on an 18-9 run, the Cats willed their way to a 31-all tie at half. But a second half run by the Volunteers pushed the lead to 11 midway through the half en route to a 72-58 victory. A lead that UK couldn’t recover from. “Tennessee played really hard, really smart. We didn’t play good enough defense and we couldn’t make shots,” UK head coach Matthew Mitchell said. After a 73-72 decision
on Jan. 29 in a game that came down to the final possession, one would assume that the game on Sunday down in Knoxville would have the same edge-of-yourseat excitement. Tennessee, however, had other ideas. Utilizing a zone defense and an offense that dominated the boards and second – chance points, the Volunteers smothered a UK team that appeared to still be recovering from its two-overtime victory over Mississippi State on Thursday. Noticeably absent was the presence of UK’s post players. Tennessee had its way against UK in the paint. Bullying the Cats and scoring seemingly at will, UK had no answer for the likes of forwards Cierra Burdick and Bashaara Graves. And in a physical game, UK’s post players failed to rise to
the challenge. “That was something that was preached,” Tennessee’s guard Andraya Carter said. ”UK fights and has a ton of pride. We just wanted to be the tougher team tonight.” And they were, as UK’s forwards Alexis Jennings, Azia Bishop and Jelleah Sidney combined for only 13 points in a game that was decided in the paint. Moving forward, the absence of a concrete post player will be a hindrance for a UK team that relies too much on perimeter play, and against the No. 6 team in the country, that weakness was magnified. It was evident late in the second half who the more determined team was. After Tennessee’s center Isabelle Harrison was wheeled off on a stretcher, the Volunteers steadied themselves and
countered every blow UK dealt. UK attempted a late run, but the lack of toughness in the paint and the inability to shoot from beyond the arc, 4-13 from three, allowed Tennessee to balloon its lead to 16 with a minute to go. “Tennessee played better and deserved to win,” Mitchell admitted. With the win, Tennessee sweeps the regular season schedule against UK, with a potential SEC Tournament matchup gearing up early next month. In the meantime, UK will need to dig deep and find a way to find consistency down low, or another run into the NCAA Tournament will be tough to duplicate. “It came down to toughness,” Mitchell said, “We just weren’t tough enough … and usually the tougher team wins.”
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Dancers sing-along during the rave hour at DanceBlue 2015 in Memorial Coliseum on Sunday in Lexington, Ky.
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The total amout raised by DanceBlue 2015 is revealed in Memorial Coliseum on Sunday in Lexington, Ky. PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE | STAFF
DanceBlue’s head chair Jonathan York dances during the line dance in Memorial Coliseum on Sunday in Lexington, Ky.
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DANCEBLUE Continued from page 1 Faith Sweet, 10, aimed to stay awake for the entire 24hour dance marathon. “You kind of expect it to be more exhausting, but it isn’t,” Sweet said. “You’re tired, but it is a lot of fun.” Kelly Cottrell, nursing senior and member of the DanceBlue’s Family Relations Committee, stood in the family room and watched UK President Eli Capilouto play
BASKETBALL Continued from page 1 out with 11:12 remaining in the first half, the Gamecocks had six points. UK had six points in less than three minutes Saturday, and by the 11:12 mark had tripled South Carolina’s total to open up a 12 point lead.
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Three students take a selfie after laying down on the ground for the first time after standing and dancing for 24 hours during the DanceBlue dance marathon in Memorial Coliseum Saturday and Sunday.
Twister at about 10 p.m. on Saturday. “It’s not every day that you see the president of your college play Twister,” she said. Cottrell said working with the kids gave her drive to work in nursing and to make an impact on families and sick children. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear declared Saturday “DanceBlue Day” for the funds that the 24-hour dance marathon has raised for Kentucky hospitals since 2006. The DanceBlue 2015 event, which was also the 10th
year of the no-sitting, nosleeping fundraising effort, was held on Valentine’s Day this year, “when roughly 800 dancers and 130 committee members (packed) Memorial Coliseum and (stayed) standing for 24 hours,” the Governor’s memo read. It was signed by Beshear and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. Michael Danahy, the event’s public relations chair, said the memo was received about a week ago. He made the announcement a little more than an hour into the
marathon. “We wanted to have it be a big surprise for everyone … so everyone could get hyped and get excited and know that they have support from their local government,” Danahy said. The memo said that DanceBlue has raised more than $6.5 million for the DanceBlue clinic and encouraged others to support the organization’s mission. While the declaration only applies for Feb. 14, 2015, Danahy said he hopes to receive a similar level of support in coming years.
The Gamecocks nominally increased their point total to 18 by halftime. But by that time UK had broken open the game and stretched the lead beyond the reach of South Carolina, rendering the second half an unneeded technicality. However, since playing every game from here on out in front of the UK faithful isn’t an option, the perfect
record will continue to be a nail-biting uncertainty. But it needn’t be one. The Cats could very easily exude the mojo they do at home and take care of teams handily when they travel to opposing gyms. It all depends on the play of sophomore guard Andrew Harrison. Harrison had nine points and six assists Saturday, but he
attacked and generated offense for his teammates as UK grew its large first-half lead. Any one player can affect his team’s chances of winning or losing a game with his play. But there’s no player that more positively affects his team’s persona when he’s at his best than Harrison. If there’s one player who dictates the Cats’ undefeated chances, it’s him.