Kentucky Wildcats defeat Texas Tech in exhibition at Rupp Arena
Kentucky pulled away in the second half to beat Texas Tech in an exhibition game at Rupp Arena, a non‑conference matchup that offers a preview of the Wildcats' third year under coach Mark Pope.
Key points
- Kentucky won the exhibition game against Texas Tech at Rupp Arena.
- The Wildcats surged in the second half to secure the victory.
- The result does not affect conference standings.
- The game is part of the Wildcats' third season under coach Mark Pope.
Kentucky Wildcats Defeat Texas Tech in Exhibition at Rupp Arena
Kentucky basketball pulled away for an exhibition win over Texas Tech in a high‑profile matchup prior to Year 3 of the Mark Pope era.
The game took place on Friday at Rupp Arena, where Kentucky got going in the second half and ran past the Texas Tech basketball team.
Both the live‑blog and post‑game analysis describe the contest as an exhibition, confirming that the result does not affect conference standings.
Texas Tech basketball loses exhibition to Kentucky, with the Wildcats holding off the Red Raiders after a strong second‑half performance.
Your questions, answered
What was the outcome of the Kentucky vs. Texas Tech exhibition game?
Kentucky defeated Texas Tech, pulling away in the second half.
Does the exhibition result impact conference rankings?
No, exhibition games do not affect conference standings.
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