Kentucky
Andrew Carr is returning to form, and that’s crucial for Kentucky
Unfortunately, Saturday produced what was another tough loss for the Kentucky Wildcats to Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
For the Big Blue Nation, it’s never easy to endure a loss, but it’s especially difficult to accept when the Cats outplay their opponent for much of the game.
Despite a slew of things that went wrong down the stretch, there were several bright spots to lean on as Kentucky creeps toward the ever-important month of March.
For example, after scoring just four points on 1/4 shooting in UK’s 102-97 loss to Alabama on January 18th in Lexington, Andrew Carr reminded everyone of just how effective he can be when healthy.
This was a total 180 from UK’s first meeting with Alabama.
In that first matchup, the Wake Forest transfer was only able to go for 18 minutes scoring just four points while battling a bad back injury. This undoubtedly played a role in Grant Nelson going nuclear and pouring in a season-high 25 points.
However, things went much differently Saturday with Carr’s health playing less of a factor. The 6-foot-11 versatile big man scored 17 points on 6/9 shooting while grabbing three boards. He was hot from outside, making 3/5 from deep and forcing the Crimson Tide defense to guard multiple shooting threats.
Meanwhile, Bama’s Grant Nelson was completely shut down and only able to muster five points in just 15 minutes.
Prior to Saturday’s 96-83 loss, Kentucky was undefeated this season when Andrew Carr scored 14 or more points.
In what was probably UK’s best victory of the season, Carr shined, scoring 17 points in 30 minutes in a win vs. Duke in the Champions Classic.
His contributions will play a huge factor in how far Kentucky can go this postseason.
It’s not only Carr’s basketball ability that makes him a valuable asset, the graduate-student also brings experience and acts a stabilizing force on the floor.
It’ll be interesting to see if Andrew Carr can continue his terrific play when the Cats take on the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday night in Norman.
PENDLETON CO., Ky. — A woman was killed, and two juveniles were seriously injured Friday night in a two-vehicle crash in Pendleton County, Kentucky State Police said.
Police said troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash near the 2600 block of US-27 around 9 p.m. Friday.
Troopers found that 67-year-old Sandra Barker was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox north on US-27 when she crossed the center line and struck a 2018 Ram truck that was being driven by a 57-year-old man.
Barker was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Two juveniles, who were passengers in the Ram truck, were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Police did not say if the 57-year-old driver of the truck was injured or not.
Troopers said the investigation into the crash is in the early stages, and it’s being reconstructed by Kentucky State Police’s Post 6 in Dry Ridge.
Troopers were assisted by the Pendleton County Coroner’s Office, Pendleton County EMS, Pendleton County Fire Department, Southern Campbell EMS, Northern Pendleton Fire/EMS and AirCare.
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Is the mint julep overhyped? See what was said at Kentucky Derby 2026.
Courier Journal’s Keely Doll and Olivia Evans asked racegoers at the 152nd Kentucky Derby if the mint julep, a derby-staple, live up to its hype.
It’s National Mint Julep Day, a celebration of one of Kentucky’s most recognizable cocktails.
The popular bourbon drink has long been tied to Louisville and the Kentucky Derby. According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two-day Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend.
How to make a mint julep
Let’s Talk Derby: How to make a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby
It’s time for another ‘Let’s Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby’ video. Learn how to make the official drink of the Kentucky Derby: the mint julep.
How many mint juleps are served during Kentucky Derby weekend each year?
According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two days of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend. This number of cocktails requires more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, 2,250 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 475,000 pounds of ice.
The mint julep has been a traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century.
Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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