John Calipari summed it up when he said, “What in the world did I do playing these guys?”
The Ohio team that ventured to Rupp Arena came with all the swagger of a tournament team that did not know they were supposed to lose. From the opening tip throughout the first half they gave the Cats all they wanted. In a back and forth, give and take half of play the game turned out to be a learning experience, once again, for the latest edition of the University of Kentucky team.
Oscar “The Force” Tshiebwe was forced out of the game after the first minute with 2 personal fouls.