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We are counting down the top 15 highlights from Kentucky Wildcats sports over the past year, looking at the moments that meant the most to Big Blue Nation. No. 4 comes to us from the women's basketball team, and more specifically, from point guard Tonie Morgan.
The Wildcats were a top 25 team, but many questioned whether or not they could compete against the top teams of the SEC. It was a question they would get a chance to answer quickly, though. They opened conference play against a top five LSU Tigers team that was favored to win. Nobody told Tonie Morgan and Kentucky.
Early on, it looked like predictions of a Tigers victory were warranted. They jumped out to a 17-5 lead before the Cats went on a 13-0 run to take the lead. They battled back and forth and were tied at the half.
LSU pulled back ahead in the third quarter, setting up a final period comeback by Kentucky. The charge was led by Morgan. With the final 20 seconds ticking away, the Tigers took a one point lead by making free throws. The Wildcats had time for one last shot, and with the last second running out, Morgan took the ball deep on the left side of the court and drilled the game-winning three pointer.
The made shot kicked off a huge celebration from teammates, and started Kentucky's conference schedule with a win. It was an electric moment, and not the only play on this list that came at the expense of LSU.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Kentucky Wildcats top 2025-26 sports moments: No. 4 Tonie Morgan
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The Wildcats were a top 25 team, but many questioned whether or not they could compete against the top teams of the SEC. It was a question they would get a chance to answer quickly, though. They opened conference play against a top five LSU Tigers team that was favored to win. Nobody told Tonie Morgan and Kentucky.
Early on, it looked like predictions of a Tigers victory were warranted. They jumped out to a 17-5 lead before the Cats went on a 13-0 run to take the lead. They battled back and forth and were tied at the half.
LSU pulled back ahead in the third quarter, setting up a final period comeback by Kentucky. The charge was led by Morgan. With the final 20 seconds ticking away, the Tigers took a one point lead by making free throws. The Wildcats had time for one last shot, and with the last second running out, Morgan took the ball deep on the left side of the court and drilled the game-winning three pointer.
The made shot kicked off a huge celebration from teammates, and started Kentucky's conference schedule with a win. It was an electric moment, and not the only play on this list that came at the expense of LSU.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Kentucky Wildcats top 2025-26 sports moments: No. 4 Tonie Morgan
Continue reading...
