Kentucky’s Mark Pope applauds “amazing” fan support after win over Indiana
The The Kentucky basketball team had a big win on Saturdaysecond-half surge to beat Indiana. Kentucky scored 40 points in the second half while allowing just 21 to the Hoosiers. After the game, the Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope welcomed the support his team gets from the fans.
“We’re so grateful, we never take it for granted,” Pope said of the ecstatic Kentucky fans, per A Sea of Blue . Wildcats fans were loud in Rupp Arena, cheering the team on as it completed its comeback.
Kentucky has had a rough season so far, by Kentucky basketball standards. A win over Indiana on Saturday certainly gives the team energy and confidence. Despite trailing at halftime, the Wildcats walked away with a 72-60 victory.
The Wildcats are now 7-4 on the season with the win. Indiana dropped to 8-3 on the season. The Hoosiers are led by first-time coach Darien DeVries, who was previously at West Virginia.
Kentucky is still in the running this year
The Wildcats lead the way Pope, who is in the second season at the school. He played his college basketball at Kentucky. Pope was previously the head coach at BIU and helped guide the Cougars through their transition into the Big 12 Conference.
Kentucky has had some tough losses this season, including a loss to Michigan State. Pope talked this season about how his team it still gathers.
“I mean, we’re not pretty right now. Actually, that’s not true. I actually thought tonight was pretty. The relentless force was pretty. But there’s not a lot of pretty offense. We’re still trying to find ourselves,” Pope said after the win over the Hoosiers, per Nation of Blue .
Kentucky next plays against Rick Pitino and St. John’s on Saturday. Pitino won a national championship as the coach at Kentucky.
2025-12-14 18:35:00
