Lexington, KY – Kentucky head coach Mark Pope did not hold back after his team’s crushing defeat against Ole Miss, calling the performance “shameful” and taking responsibility for the disappointing outcome.
In a post-game press conference, Pope acknowledged that his team was outplayed in key areas, particularly on defense and effort. “This loss is on me,” Pope stated. “We weren’t prepared the way we should have been, and that’s unacceptable. Credit to Ole Miss, they came in with energy and executed their game plan, but we have to be better.”
Kentucky struggled throughout the game, falling behind early due to defensive lapses and turnovers. Despite a late push, they failed to close the gap, leading to an embarrassing defeat that left fans frustrated.
Pope emphasized that changes need to be made moving forward, vowing that the team will regroup and improve. “This is not who we are. It’s my job to get these guys ready, and we will respond the right way,” he assured.
The Wildcats will look to bounce back in their next matchup, with pressure mounting on Pope and his squad to turn things around.
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