5 memorable moments in the Kentucky basketball vs. Mississippi State series

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The Kentucky basketball team will be going up against an old foe when the Mississippi State Bulldogs come to town. The matchup dates back nearly 100 years and has been a one-sided affair for the Cats. However, there have been some great moments in the series. Here are the five most memorable moments between Kentucky and Mississippi State.


5. The First Meeting

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So maybe it was harder to find memorable moments in this series than I imagined. When in doubt, start at the beginning. The first matchup between the two happened back in 1933 when the Wildcats took home a 46-27 victory. No, that isn't a football school, but a score that Bulldogs fans have become accustomed to when playing the Cats—a surefire blowout.