By LARRY VAUGHT



CLEVELAND — Apparently Kentucky plays a little harder than West Virginia thought.

One day after West Virginia guard Daxter Miles said he didn’t think UK played hard, the No. 1 Wildcats blistered West Virginia 78-39 in the NCAA Tournamenet Midwest Region.

The outcome was never in doubt as UK ripped off 16 unanswered points to take an 18-2 lead less than eight ...

By LARRY VAUGHT



Despite Kentucky demolishing West Virginia 79-38, Notre Dame showed why in an 81-70 victory over Wichita State Thursday night that it could pose major problems for No. 1 Kentucky Saturday.

The Irish shot 55.6 percent (30 of 54) from the field, including 47.4 percent (9-for-19) from 3-point range. The Irish had five players score between ...

By: LARRY VAUGHT



CLEVELAND — West Virginia players might have disrespected Kentucky with comments about the Wildcats Wednesday, but West Virginia coach Bob Huggins and Kentucky coach John Calipari made it clear they have been friends and remain friends.

“I've known John since he was in high school. I've ...

By LARRY VAUGHT

CLEVELAND — West Virginia’s defensive goal never changes — apply relentless pressure and make a team turn the basketball over against its full-court press.

That plan won’t change against No. 1 Kentucky here Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional.

“We want to try and make it as physical as possible with our press. We try ...

By LARRY VAUGHT

CLEVELAND — Even though Kentucky is unbeaten and has been ranked No. 1 every week this season, UK’s John Calipari was not named national coach of the year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Instead, that honor went to Virginia’s Tony Bennett — the day after the Cavaliers were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament.

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins ...