
Kentucky Overcomes Oddities to Defeat Colgate at Rupp Arena
The Kentucky Wildcats faced unexpected challenges in their return to Rupp Arena, narrowly defeating the Colgate Raiders 78-67. Despite a strong 17-0 start, Kentucky struggled with shooting and energy, allowing Colgate to close the gap significantly by halftime. The Wildcats eventually regained control with a late 12-0 run, led by Koby Brea's 17 points. Coach Mark Pope acknowledged the team's energy issues and emphasized the importance of learning from such games. Injuries to key players Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa also impacted Kentucky's performance.



