La Familia has already put itself in position to finish the job against The Ville.
After edging the Louisville alumni team 72-68 on Saturday, the Kentucky alumni squad is now one win from advancing in the TBT, and game two gives it a chance to seal the series tonight. Darryl Morsell led the way in the opener with 17 points, five rebounds and three assists, and he delivered the biggest bucket of the night by finishing the Elam Ending with the game-winner. The play came off a smart out-of-bounds set from coach Jon Hood, with Kahlil Whitney threading a clean pass to Morsell for the dunk.
Tonight’s matchup brings a different look for La Familia. Archie Goodwin is set to return, and he’s viewed as the team’s best player.
That’s a major boost for Kentucky’s backcourt, especially with Marcus Lee out and Willie Cauley-Stein listed as questionable. If Cauley-Stein can’t go, The Ville’s edge inside only gets bigger.
Tipoff for game two is set for 7:00 pm est at Freedom Hall in Louisville, and FS1 will carry the game for fans watching from home. If La Familia can’t close it out tonight, game three would shift back to Lexington at Memorial Coliseum.
For La Familia, the formula is pretty clear: get strong guard play and make Goodwin’s return count. The challenge is matching The Ville’s size advantage down low while handling what should be a lively home crowd. Big Blue Nation will be hoping to make its presence felt, too.
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