It is Mark Pope's first big signature when as the head coach of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Wildcats had their first big test of the season on Tuesday night in Atlanta for the Champions Classic, and it lived up to the hype as usual. It was a classic finish, as clutch free-throws by both Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh sealed the big 77-72 victory over No. 6 Duke.
The Wildcats were looking for some fight, and they certainly answered in the 2nd half, fighting back after going on multiple runs and forcing scoring droughts for Duke. Let's take a look at some takeaways from the big win in Pope's first big game as Kentucky head coach. A thriller, indeed.At halftime, it felt like the Wildcats were down 20 even though it was just a 9-point deficit.
Kentucky answered when they were down nine, and they fought to climb back. The experience of this Kentucky roster payed off when it mattered most. A big win over No. 6 Duke will give Kentucky even more attention as Mark Pope secures his first big win as head coach.
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