Kentucky's Malik Monk Has An Outstanding Performance, Scores 47, Hits Game Winning Shot , Sinks North Carolina

 

Kentucky and North Carolina lived up to it's hype as both teams hit shots down the stretch but one player made the difference and that player was Malik Monk of Kentucky.

Malik Monk didn't play like a freshman Saturday  as he lead Kentucky to a 103-100 victory over North Carolina he played like a veteran to give Kentucky a chance win scoring 47 points while hitting the game winning three pointer. "according to http://www.ukathletics.com/news/monk-s-record-night-leads-cats-past-tar-heels-12-17-2016

Malik Monk hit 18 of 28 shots  while he was 3-12 from three point range. "according to http://www.ukathletics.com/news/monk-s-record-night-leads-cats-past-tar-heels-12-17-2016

North Carolina's Justin  Jackson scored  34 points while Joel Berry returned from injury to score 23 points but was in foul trouble in the second half. "according to http://www.ukathletics.com/news/monk-s-record-night-leads-cats-past-tar-heels-12-17-2016

Kentucky now gets a couple days to regroup before traveling to in state rival #11 Louisville Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7pm . The game will be televised on ESPN. "according to http://www.ukathletics.com/schedule-list/#!/m-baskbl/2016 while North Carolina hosts Northern Iowa on Wednesday.  Tip-off is set for 8pm.  The game will be televised on ESPN2. "according to http://www.goheels.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&SPID=12965&SPSID=668157&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350