In one hour, your University of Kentucky Wildcats play the Montevallo Falcons from Montevallo, Alabama. Who are these Falcons and what are they doing in Rupp Arena? Here are five quick facts about Montevallo to get you ready for tonight's game.
1. DeWayne Peevy played baseball there
Why are the Cats playing Montevallo? It's DeWayne Peevy's alma mater. UK's Deputy Director of Athletics played baseball there from 1992-1996, and after he graduated, oversaw and handled all media and promotional operations for the university. It's a nice way to give back to the school that gave us one of the best assistant athletics directors in the business.
2. Freddie the Falcon is back (and they're really excited about it)
I'm not sure why Montevallo's mascot left, but he's back now. That video is quite possibly the most ridiculous thing ever. #old #dirty
Feel free to leave your best guesses as to why he was gone in the comments section.
3. Troran Brown is their best player
The junior guard transferred from Utah State University Eastern, and before that, South Mountain College. He was named preseason NCAA Division II All-American by the Division II Bulletin, and received honorable mention All-American honors by The Sporting News, along with first team All-Peach Belt Conference honors. Last season, he was the team's leading scorer with 18.7 points per game, shooting an average of 48.8% from the floor.
4. It used to be an all-girls school
The University of Montevallo was actually the "Alabama Girls' Industrial School" when it opened in 1896, and only took on its current name in 1956 when it began admitting men (as Aaron Flener pointed out, those were some pretty smart guys). The school still has a 7:5 women-to-men ratio, so if you're looking for love, boys, look no further than Montevallo, Alabama.
5. It's haunted
In 1908, sophomore Condie Cunnningham was making fudge in the main dorm when her nightgown caught fire. She died, and there was an image of her face burned into the door, which the school had to take down because it was so disturbing. Screaming and moaning is still heard in the hallways.
If that weren't spooky enough, Edmund King supposedly haunts King House, which he built for his family and 15 slaves back in 1823. While living, King wandered the house, orchard, and cemetery with a lantern. Today, people claim to see lights on and curtains moving in the house, orchard, and cemetery. Legend has it that's King looking for the money and silver he buried on the property.
Unless Condie or Edmund can play basketball, I think we're good. Go Cats.
1. DeWayne Peevy played baseball there
Why are the Cats playing Montevallo? It's DeWayne Peevy's alma mater. UK's Deputy Director of Athletics played baseball there from 1992-1996, and after he graduated, oversaw and handled all media and promotional operations for the university. It's a nice way to give back to the school that gave us one of the best assistant athletics directors in the business.
2. Freddie the Falcon is back (and they're really excited about it)
I'm not sure why Montevallo's mascot left, but he's back now. That video is quite possibly the most ridiculous thing ever. #old #dirty
Feel free to leave your best guesses as to why he was gone in the comments section.
4. It used to be an all-girls school
The University of Montevallo was actually the "Alabama Girls' Industrial School" when it opened in 1896, and only took on its current name in 1956 when it began admitting men (as Aaron Flener pointed out, those were some pretty smart guys). The school still has a 7:5 women-to-men ratio, so if you're looking for love, boys, look no further than Montevallo, Alabama.
5. It's haunted
In 1908, sophomore Condie Cunnningham was making fudge in the main dorm when her nightgown caught fire. She died, and there was an image of her face burned into the door, which the school had to take down because it was so disturbing. Screaming and moaning is still heard in the hallways.
If that weren't spooky enough, Edmund King supposedly haunts King House, which he built for his family and 15 slaves back in 1823. While living, King wandered the house, orchard, and cemetery with a lantern. Today, people claim to see lights on and curtains moving in the house, orchard, and cemetery. Legend has it that's King looking for the money and silver he buried on the property.
Unless Condie or Edmund can play basketball, I think we're good. Go Cats. 
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