Kentucky clobbers ETSU in first-round matchup

John Wall posted a double-double with 17 points and 11 assists.

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Kentucky clobbers ETSU in first-round matchup John Wall posted a double-double with 17 points and 11 assists. New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Eric Bledsoe scored a career-high 29 to go with four steals, and the top-seeded Kentucky Wildcats blew out the East Tennessee State Buccaneeers, 100-71, in a first-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament. Bledsoe went an incredible 8-of-9 from three-point range for the Wildcats (33-2), who will next take on Wake Forest on Saturday in an East Region matchup. Patrick Patterson went 9-of-10 from the field for 22 points, while John Wall posted a double-double with 17 points and 11 assists in the lopsided victory. UK, appearing in this tourney for the 50th time, is beginning its road toward an eighth national championship, with its last coming in 1998 under now- Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith. With one more win, the Wildcats can secure their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005. ... Continue Headlines Recent Articles Top-25 College Basketball Game Capsules Mickey McConnell and Ben Allen each hit four three-pointers to key the Gaels' terrific shooting effort, as St. Mary's downed No. 18 Gonzaga, 81-62, to Full Article Top-25 College Basketball Game Capsules Mickey McConnell and Ben Allen each hit four three-pointers to key the Gaels' terrific shooting effort, as St. Mary's downed No. 18 Gonzaga, 81-62, to Full Article Top-25 College Basketball Game Capsules James Darius scored 12 points and Kent Bazemore added 10 points and five assists, as Old Dominion held on to claim the Colonial Athletic Association t Full Article More Articles   Exclusively On PrepTicket.com Upload School Content Go To National Now Get Local Coverage Go To National Now Your High School Your College Members Sitemap Privacy Policy Contact Us Advertise PrepTicket.com brought to you by GameDay Productions © 2008 Report an Issue Feedback Privacy Terms of Service Welcome to the New Prep Ticket Enter your zip code to see all the great PrepTicket content in your area. Zip Code Go Now Your Ticket to Sports Action!