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Kentucky defeats No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 in exhibition basketball game

Kentucky beat No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 in an exhibition basketball game at Rupp Arena. Coach Mark Pope said the Wildcats had 7 turnovers in the first 11 minutes but improved ball protection afterward, with only 2 live-play turnovers in the final 29 minutes.

Where
Lexington, Kentucky
When
Oct. 23, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

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  • Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 18:00. Kentucky plays UCF in exhibition game at 6:00 PM ET.1

Who's involved

  • Kentucky Wildcatsexhibition game winner
  • Texas Tech Red Raidersexhibition game opponent
  • Mark PopeKentucky head coach
  • Grant McCaslandTexas Tech head coach
  • Ousmane N'DiayeKentucky player
  • Alex WilkinsKentucky player
  • Milan MomcilovicKentucky player

The facts

  • Kentucky defeated No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 in an exhibition game Friday night.1
  • Texas Tech is ranked No. 19 in the top 25.1
  • Kentucky led 37-33 at halftime.1
  • Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland has led the Red Raiders to the NCAA Tournament in each of his first three seasons, including an Elite Eight run in 2025.1
  • Kentucky had 7 turnovers in the first 11 minutes, then 4 more turnovers but only 2 live-play turnovers in the final 29 minutes.2
  • Kentucky's next exhibition game is scheduled against UCF on Oct. 28 at 6:00 PM ET.1
  • Approximately 20,000 people attended the exhibition game at Rupp Arena.2

Who said what

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  • Mark Pope The NCAA changed exhibition rules and allowed these games to be played; they are instructive and help you learn.2
  • Mark Pope Kentucky contested 74% of shots on the glass with a goal of 80%, and Texas Tech makes it hard to reach that rate.2
  • Mark Pope Texas Tech shoots well and spreads the floor out.2

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  1. Kentucky Basketball surges past No. 19 Texas Tech: 5 things to know and postgame cheers A Sea Of Blue Not rated, October 23, 2026
  2. Kentucky-Texas Tech Postgame Quotes ukathletics.com Not rated, October 23, 2026

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