Bluegrass rivalry enters new era

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Head coach Pat Kelsey's first crack at Kentucky was certainly more competitive that his predecessor's two tries were, but unfortunately, the Louisville men's basketball program came up short in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass yet again,
Kentucky vs Louisville basketball new era: Mark Pope, Pat Kelsey fueling excitement early
Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats won the first meeting over Pat Kelsey’s Louisville Cardinals, but both college basketball coaches are inspiring hope.
Bluegrass rivalry enters new era with No. 5 Kentucky and Louisville led by Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey
Kentucky’s Brandon Garrison (10) is congratulated by head coach Mark Pope, left, and Andrew Carr, right, after making a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Mark Pope, Pat Kelsey have mutual respect for each other
Kentucky basketball is moving on from Wednesday's win over Colgate and have immiediately shifted their focus to the rivalry matchup with Louisville on Saturday
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That’s 13 University of Kentucky wins in the Wildcats’ last 16 men’s basketball games against Louisville — as well as six straight in Rupp Arena.
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The first-year head coach of the Cardinals is also hopeful to reverse their recent fortunes in the Battle of the Bluegrass vs. the Wildcats.
Kentucky and Louisville have brief scuffle that leads to Mark Pope grabbing Pat Kelsey
The Kentucky Wildcats were able to take down the Louisville Cardinals in the first matchup of the Mark Pope vs. Pat Kelsey era. Despite nearly leading wire-to-wire, Kentucky had to battle for 40 minutes to pull out the victory,
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Saturday showed that with its two new coaches, Kentucky-Louisville is in a good space
Yet, Louisville kept battling. The Cards trailed by just six at the half. They cut Kentucky’s lead to three points (59-56) ...
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