Dec 14, 2024 · Kentucky coach Mark Pope celebrated with UK fans after the Wildcats defeated intrastate rival Louisville, 93-85, Saturday at Rupp Arena.

Dec 14, 2024 · Head coach Mark Pope’s Wildcats pulled out a 93-85 victory at Rupp Arena over Pat Kelsey’s Cardinals thanks to a special offensive night from fifth-year guard Lamont Butler.

Dec 15, 2024 · Head Coach Mark Pope expressed immense pride in his team’s effort, offering high praise for both the Wildcats and their opponent, after his first win as Kentucky head coach against Louisville. “I’m incredibly proud of our guys,” Pope said in his opening remarks.

Dec 15, 2024 · The Kentucky Wildcats were able to take down the Louisville Cardinals in the first matchup of the Mark Pope vs. Pat Kelsey era.

Dec 15, 2024 · Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats won the first meeting over Pat Kelsey’s Louisville Cardinals, but both college basketball coaches are inspiring hope.

Dec 13, 2024 · On Dec. 23, 1995, Pope and the Wildcats beat Louisville 89-66 in Rupp on their way to the 1996 national title, sending the UK captain out a winner in his final taste of the rivalry as a player.

Dec 16, 2024 · Mark Pope cites the letters from former players as a key role in victory over Louisville Embracing the rivalry helped Kentucky notch Mark Pope’s first win in the series as the Cats’...

Aug 29, 2024 · Sharing the stage for the first time as Louisville and Kentucky basketball coaches, Pat Kelsey and Mark Pope ushered in a new chapter of the rivalry.

Dec 14, 2024 · The Cardinals play very disruptive on the defensive end and a very aggressive style on offense. Mark Pope knows just how aggressive they are, and says they can be a dangerous team to face.

Oct 22, 2024 · During the 2024 Wildcat Tipoff Luncheon in Lousiville on Monday, the first lady of Kentucky basketball threw a funny jab at the school down the road after being asked about the rivalry. “We have a mole in our backyard that we’re trying to kill,” Mrs. Pope said. “We’ve nicknamed it ‘The Cardinal.’”