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What we learned from Kentucky basketball's 76-64 upset loss to Richmond

LEXINGTON - John Calipari warned fans Kentucky basketball's schedule might be too difficult for a young team.

After watching the Wildcats fall 76-64 to Richmond in their first significant test of the season, Big Blue Nation likely agrees with him.

Kentucky led by six points just more than a minute into the second half before Richmond, which received votes in the preseason USA TODAY Coaches Poll, took control of the game with a 10-0 run. The Spiders stretched their lead to double digits with 7:43 remaining and did not let Kentucky pull closer than eight points down the stretch.