- Monday, February 9 1925 -
Kentucky - 35 (Head Coach: Clarence Applegran)
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| James McFarland | 8 |
| C. Foster Helm | 7 |
| Will Milward | 10 |
| Charles Alberts | 2 |
| Burgess Carey | 0 |
| Lovell Underwood | 8 |
| Totals | 35 |
Tennessee - 22 (Head Coach: M. Beal Banks)
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| Billy Harkness | 7 |
| Jim Cooley | 2 |
| Clarence Bowe | 2 |
| Earl Keister | 4 |
| Jack Batey | 0 |
| George Burdett | 2 |
| John Lesher | 2 |
| Charles Shultz | 1 |
| Totals | 20 |
| Prior Game | | | Next Game |
| Georgia 24 - 28 | | | Tulane 29 - 22 |
'Cats Defeat Vols, 35 to 22
University of Kentucky Basketball Team Outclasses Tennessee in Thrilling Contest on Knoxville Floor
The University of Kentucky defeated the University of Tennessee tonight in the fastest game of the season by a score of 35 to 22. It was Kentucky all the way with the Wildcats taking the lead at the very outset and maintaining a comfortable margin in throughout the combat. The visitors rolled using a nine-point lead before the Volunteers score a single point, and the half ended with Kentucky on the long end of a 21 to 11 count.
A spurt at the beginning of the second period carried Tennessee to within six points of the fast sailing 'Cats, but McFarland and Helms got back on the job and the score was boosted in their favor. Kentucky mixed long shots with short ones very effectively. Milward batted in several close ups, while Captain McFarland and Underwood made good on numerous shots from well past the 17-foot line.
Albert and Helm also played well, not showing as much as the others, but following the ball consistently. Carey played a steady game at back guard, but Kentucky's offense was better than its defense tonight.
Kentucky won the game under the basket and at center. Milward continually got the jump. ??? players coming up fast and taking the tip. The visitors also showed the best form on their shots. The passing of the two teams was smooth. With honors about even on that score.
Tennessee was not only ??? on its numerous shots from the field but missed no ends of free throws making good only seven out of a possible 18 chances. Keister, Harkness and Bowe did the best for the Volunteers.
