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In a thrilling overtime game, No. 16 Kentucky emerged victorious against Saint Joseph’s with a final score of 96-88. This win improves Kentucky’s record to 4-1 on the season, while Saint Joseph’s falls to 3-2. With this win, Kentucky now leads the series between the two teams with a 3-0 record.

LEXINGTON, KY – Coach John Calipari of the University of Kentucky held a press conference following their 81-61 victory over Texas A&M Commerce. Calipari expressed his satisfaction with the strong start from their opponents, acknowledging their ability to make three-point shots. However, he also highlighted the team’s defensive struggles. “We were getting beat on the dribble,” Calipari said, emphasizing the need for the guards to improve their defense.

Kentucky stunned their opponents with their precision from behind the arc, converting a remarkable 17 of 32 attempts, an impressive 53.1 percent success rate. This marked a historic achievement for a John Calipari-coached team, as it represented the most three-pointers made in his tenure at Kentucky. Moreover, it was the most threes the Cats had registered in almost three decades. Their overall shooting percentage was equally remarkable, as they made an incredible 63.9 percent of their field goals, sinking 39 of 61 attempts.

In an impressive display of offensive firepower, the No. 17/16 Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Stonehill Ravens with a commanding final score of 101-67. The Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center was filled with excitement as the Wildcats improved their season record to 3-1.

Calipari acknowledged that there were some breakdowns in the game, especially towards the end with missed free throws and shots, but he commended the team for their resilience. “A young team learns that,” he said. “But what I was proud of is they fought.”

Kentucky will look to bounce back in their next game against Stonehill, which will take place on Friday at home as part of the Wildcat Challenge. This game will be televised on SEC Network+.

However, Kentucky head coach John Calipari understands that this game is not about the storied past of these programs, but rather about the players on the current roster. With a relatively young team, Calipari is unsure of how they will respond to this high-pressure matchup.

In a press conference following their 81-61 victory over Texas A&M Commerce, Kentucky head coach John Calipari addressed several aspects of the game. He acknowledged that Texas A&M-Commerce came out strong and made shots that they had been struggling with in previous games. Calipari praised his team’s ability to play fast and limit turnovers, but also acknowledged that there were areas of concern, particularly with their defense and rebounding.

Kentucky had a strong defensive performance, limiting TAMC to just 61 points. Head coach John Calipari praised the team’s defensive efforts, stating, “We did a great job of shutting down their offense and staying disciplined on defense.”

In an exciting Friday night game, the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats faced a tough challenge from Texas A&M-Commerce. Unlike their dominant win over New Mexico State earlier in the week, the Cats had to overcome a slow start and rally back for a hard-fought victory.