The Kentucky Wildcats have advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, defeating the Troy Trojans 76-57 in Milwaukee. The win marked a milestone for head coach Mark Pope, who earned his first NCAA Tournament victory as a college head coach.
Pope spoke to the media after the game, praising his team’s performance and sharing his thoughts on the win. “I’m really proud of our guys,” Pope said. “They played with a lot of heart and determination. We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game, but we were able to execute our game plan and come out on top.”
The Wildcats were led by strong performances from their starters, including Collin Chandler, who had a standout game. Pope praised Chandler’s efforts, saying, “Collin was huge for us tonight. He made some big shots and played with a lot of confidence.”
The win marked a significant milestone for the Wildcats, who had not won an NCAA Tournament game since 2019. Pope’s team will now advance to the second round, where they will face a tougher opponent.
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