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Battle of the Bluegrass
"Battle of the Bluegrass"
Kentucky
SEC Conference
VS
154 games
Louisville
American
Kentucky leads 95-59
Overview
Kentucky basketball rivalry with Bluegrass state pride.
Started 1913. In-state rivalry.
Impact & Significance
SEC / American conference rankings
Notable Moments
- •Rick Pitino Louisville dominance
- •Kentucky dynasty runs
- •NCAA tournament battles
- •Juwan Morgan era games
- •Conference tournament meetings
Legendary Players
Daryl Couch, Dominique Jones, Austin Beard
Traditions & Culture
In-state pride, rivalry tradition
Recruiting Impact
Kentucky talent pipeline
Quick Facts
First Game
1913
Total Games
154
Series Lead
Kentucky leads 95-59
All-Time Records
Kentucky: 95 wins, Louisville: 59 wins
Conference
SEC / American
Related Topics
Kentucky Louisville basketball Battle of the Bluegrass
